Man involved in multiple financial fraud cases nabbed in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 18 (PTI): A man involved in multiple financial fraud cases involving hundreds of crores was arrested here, police said on Friday.
Roshan Saldana had allegedly been absconding for a considerable period, they added.
Acting on a tip-off, the Central Crime Branch team led by the ACP arrested him from his house, where he was found hiding, they said.
According to police, a preliminary investigation has revealed that Saldana allegedly lured high-net-worth individuals by pretending to offer loans worth hundreds of crores, collected 1-2 per cent of the promised loan from the victims in the name of stamp duty and commissions, and subsequently defrauded them.
Several incriminating items, including cheques, forged documents, jewellery, expensive liquor, and a diamond ring valued at Rs 2.75 crore were seized from him, a senior police officer said.
The total seizure value exceeds Rs 6.5 lakh, police said, adding that an excise case has also been registered for possession of liquor in excess of legal limits.
His financial records show over Rs 40 crore in transactions in the last four months, he said.
Two FIRs have been registered against him in Mangaluru and one in Chitradurga, police said.
The accused is suspected of duping victims in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and other parts of the country, police said, adding that a detailed investigation is underway.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
