Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan found himself in trouble recently when the ICC requested information related to fraud and theft allegations he is facing. Salman Khan, who was appointed Cricket Canada CEO this January, was charged by Calgary Police in March with theft and fraud allegations. The charges are about incidents that occurred during 2014-2016 when Khan was Chairman of the Cricket District Cricket League.
What Is the Cricket Canada CEO Scandal?
Earlier in March, when the Cricket Canada CEO was charged, he denied the allegations. Now, ICC wants to consider the matter seriously. ICC General Manager William Glenwright sent a letter to Cricket Canada.
The letter says, “The charges relate to the alleged misappropriation of funds by Mr Khan and an accomplice (the league’s treasurer) of around $200,000 over the period 2014-2016.” To address the Cricket Canada CEO scandal, the ICC made a few demands and a request for information.
ICC’s Demands
- What process did Cricket Canada follow in hiring its new CEO?
- Was anyone on the board aware of the allegations against Khan during the recruitment process?
- If not, when did Cricket Canada become aware?
- What actions, if any, has Cricket Canada taken?
At this stage, ICC has only requested Information, but charges can be filed according to section 2.2.3.3 of the ICC code of conduct, which states: A director must disclose to the ICC Board any matter that may reasonably be construed as impacting or potentially impacting upon decision-making at ICC Board level… so that there is due transparency and its effects are understood.
CC CEO Salman Khan’s Response
Cricket Canada’s CEO made a Facebook post in which he responded to the allegations. “I see many fake and self-created posts circulating, and I want to set the record straight. First of all, these are all fake. I have never been arrested, detained, or on any bail. These claims are completely false, and those spreading these rumors will have to answer for it.”
“They have nothing to prove against me,” Khan added. “In 7 years, they were not able to prove anything in the civil case, and certainly not in any criminal case. I have over 21 transcripts, with the complainant even admitting that everything was false.
Although these allegations were made seven years ago but now that they have resurfaced, Cricket Canada CEO could potentially lose his position if ICC decides to proceed further on this case.
