Rishabh Pant's Lawyer Explains How Mrinak Singh Duped Indian Player

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s lawyer Eklavya Dwivedi explained how his client was cheated by a fraudster Mrinak Singh.

Mrinak masqueraded himself as an IPL player and even a one-time Indiam player. In fact, Mrinak just played some local matches in his career and used the trick to ploy many people in his trap.

They met somewhere around 2013-14: Eklayva Dwivedi on Rishabh Pant-Mrinak Singh relations

Mrinak duped Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant by promising the Indian player to get him luxurious watches and phones at a cheaper rate. Pant also sent some funds from his bank account to the fraudster.

“These two (Rishabh Pant and Mrinank Singh) have a long history, although not any kind of close acquaintance but they have known each other for a while. They met somewhere around 2013-14 in a domestic camp because I’m told that the accused used to play cricket at a junior level or something. And he often used that identity to fraud people and scam them,” Dwivedi told News18 Cricket Next.

“They met in 2013-2014 and then there was a long gap after which Rishabh was approached by Mr Mrinank Singh in 2020 or 2021, saying that he started a new business in luxury items and he can procure the same at a very cheap price. He can even sell any of the luxury goods that are owned by Rishabh and get the latter high profit for the same,” he added.

Rishabh Pant trusted Mrinak Singh and didn’t look into it too keenly: Eklavya Dwivedi

The Indian gloveman never received any benefits as they were promised to him. Dwivedi mentioned Pant had faith in Mrinak and hence proceeded with the deal.

“So, this is how it all started and you know, Rishabh is a cricketer and has a soft spot for the people he knows. He trusted him and didn’t look into it too keenly. So, he thought that the matter will go ahead and he will get something from Mrinank,” said Dwivedi.

“Rishabh placed that order and remitted some funds from his bank account. He also gave Mrinank some articles to sell. Post which, the accused couldn’t deliver any of these goods to my client,” he added.

Pant is part of India’s upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home, starting on June 9.

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