Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan has been charged with theft and fraud exceeding $5,000, alongside former Calgary and District Cricket League (C&DCL) treasurer Syed Wajahat Ali.
Calgary police allege the two misappropriated approximately $200,000 from the league between 2014 and 2016.
Authorities stated that an internal audit, conducted by the league’s new administration in 2017, raised concerns about financial irregularities.
The investigation reportedly uncovered payments made to businesses linked to the accused, purportedly for clubhouse repairs and ground upgrades.
However, police claim the work was either substandard or never completed, with costs significantly inflated.
Both Khan and Ali, who reside in Milton, Ontario, are set to appear in court on Thursday.
Khan, in a statement via social media, dismissed the allegations as baseless, asserting that charges were filed without his side of the story being considered.
The charges mark another controversy for Cricket Canada. Recently, the organization faced criticism over player selection disputes and a wrongful dismissal case filed by former coach Pubudu Dassanayake.
Khan, appointed as CEO in January, was expected to steer Canadian cricket’s development but now faces legal scrutiny over past financial dealings.
