January 23, 2026 – A fraud case has surfaced involving several former and current Pakistani cricketers who invested money with a business person overseas.
According to sources, the cricketers were invited to invest in a company that promised high returns. The initial payouts encouraged more players to join the scheme. However, the business owner later disappeared, leaving investors unable to recover their funds.
Reports suggest that the person accused of fraud currently resides in the United States and had established friendly relations with several players prior to the investment.
Players involved include both former team captains and current representatives of Pakistan cricket. Some had direct business ties with the accused.
According to the players’ statements, the company remains in contact and has assured payment settlement by March. Some investors say they have already received partial funds.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reportedly reached out to some of the affected players to discuss the situation. Players stated that, so far, no official complaint has been filed with the PCB or law enforcement.
The alleged fraud has drawn attention within the cricket community, prompting calls for stronger oversight of financial promotion and investment activities involving athletes.
