India, May 23 -- A cricketer from Karnataka's Belagavi fell victim to an elaborate cyber scam after being falsely promised a place on the Rajasthan Royals IPL squad, Indian Express reported.

According to the report, Rakesh Yadure, a state-level player from Chinchani village in Belagavi district's Chikkodi taluk, had caught the attention of talent scouts during a cricket tournament held in Hyderabad in May 2024. Encouraged by the prospect of a professional breakthrough, Yadure was eager to advance his career.

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However, trouble began in December 2024 when Yadure received a message on Instagram, informing him that he had been sele...