Naman Ojha is a former Indian wicket-keeping batsman, who has represented India as well as was a great performer in domestic cricket. However, as per reports, Naman’s father, VK Ojha has recently been arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police. The police have taken him in custody for a case filed 8 years ago. The FIR was filed in the year 2014 for embezzlement of Rs 1.25 Crores and VK Ojha has since, been a wanted man.
Naman Ojha’s father was arrested from Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. This embezzlement of Rs 1.25 Crores apparently involved one of the bank managers of the Bank of Maharashtra and VK Ojha himself. However, the issue was uncovered in the year 2013. The fraud was committed by opening several distinct accounts and acquiring loans by using Kishan Credit Cards.
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One of the police officials, it was revealed that the case against VK Ojha has been registered under many sections. Here’s what he said, “The case was registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections: 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant), 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery of the purpose of cheating), 471 (forged documentation) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).”
As for the former Indian cricketer, Naman Ojha retired from all forms of cricket in the year 2021. He was also a crucial member in several teams participating in the Indian Premier League.