Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Ex-Cricketer Rajesh Chauhan Booked in Fraud Case
A former Indian cricketer named Rajesh Chauhan is in trouble for allegedly cheating a man named Dinkar Vishwamitra.
Chauhan told Vishwamitra that he had a transport contract with a big steel company called Jindal Steel.
He asked Vishwamitra to invest money in the transport business, promising big profits.
Vishwamitra gave Chauhan a lot of money, but later found out that the contract was fake.
The police have now started investigating Chauhan for cheating.
Chauhan says it's just a business dispute, but the court thinks there's enough evidence to look into it.
Former cricketer Rajesh Chauhan accused of cheating Dinkar Vishwamitra out of ₹15.01 lakh.
Chauhan allegedly promised a transport contract with Jindal Steel in Odisha.
Vishwamitra invested money after seeing what he believed were genuine work orders.
Jindal Steel confirmed no contract existed, and the work order was forged.
Police initially did not register an FIR, prompting Vishwamitra to approach the court.
- Who
- Former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan and complainant Dinkar Vishwamitra
- What
- Alleged fraud involving a transport contract with Jindal Steel
- When
- FIR registered on July 19, 2024; initial agreement on July 30, 2021
- Where
- Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Chauhan allegedly cheated Vishwamitra by promising a non-existent transport contract
Complainant's Allegations
Rajesh Chauhan's Defense
Nature of the Case
Complainant's Allegations
Rajesh Chauhan cheated Dinkar Vishwamitra of over ₹15 lakh by promising a transport contract with Jindal Steel.
Rajesh Chauhan's Defense
The matter is a business dispute, not a case of fraud.
Contract Validity
Complainant's Allegations
The work order shown to Vishwamitra was forged and fabricated.
Rajesh Chauhan's Defense
No specific defense provided regarding the validity of the contract.
Police Action
Complainant's Allegations
Police initially failed to register an FIR despite complaints.
Rajesh Chauhan's Defense
No specific defense provided regarding police inaction.
- Accused
- Rajesh Chauhan
- Complainant
- Dinkar Vishwamitra
- Amount Involved
- ₹15.01 lakh
- Company Involved
- Govind Transport Company
- Contract Claimed
- Transport contract with Jindal Steel in Odisha's Keonjhar district
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
- Court Order
- Judicial Magistrate First Class Aishwarya Diwan directed police to investigate
- Initial Payment
- ₹2.51 lakh through cheque
Sources
Ex-Cricketer Rajesh Chauhan Booked For ₹15 Lakh Cheating Case In Fake Jindal Steel Contract Scam
Former India spinner Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case
Ex-cricketer Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case
