Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan, who assumed his position in January, has refuted reports regarding his alleged arrest and subsequent release on bail for theft and fraud charges, labeling them as ‘completely false’. These charges are reportedly linked to his previous role as president of the Calgary and District Cricket League from 2014 to 2016, with another individual also implicated.
Sources indicate that the matter initially began as a civil case but has now escalated to criminal charges.
Khan addressed the rumors on the Alberta Cricket Association’s Facebook page, stating, “I’ve noticed numerous fabricated posts circulating, and I want to clarify the situation. These claims are entirely untrue. I have never been arrested, detained, or placed on bail. These allegations are completely false, and those responsible for spreading them will be held accountable.”
He further explained, “The truth is, a police complaint was filed against me over seven years ago. A police investigator contacted me, expressing interest in hearing my perspective and reviewing my evidence for defense. He mentioned that charges would be filed if I didn’t provide my side of the story. I requested to meet after Ramadan, but he chose not to wait and proceeded to file charges without considering my account or evidence.”
Khan emphasized that no charges have been substantiated against him in the past seven years and affirmed his commitment to continue fighting the case. “Let me be clear: They have no grounds to accuse me. In seven years, they couldn’t prove anything in the civil case, and they certainly won’t in any criminal case. I possess over 21 transcripts, where even the complainant admits the falsity of the claims.”
“I am not at all worried and ready for the fight as I have been for the last 8 years.”
