Pakistan’s cricketer Usama Mir has gone public with allegations of being defrauded in a high-profile investment scheme linked to a company called Gym Armour. He claims the firm’s owner, Abdul Rehman, collected substantial amounts from him and other players before disappearing without paying promised returns.
Usama Mir said he personally invested around eight lakh dirhams and is still owed six to seven lakh dirhams. He described the arrangement as a partnership deal, where profits were promised but never delivered. Despite repeated follow-ups, he said neither the earnings nor the principal amount was returned.
According to Usama Mir, the documents provided as guarantees, including plot papers, were unreliable. Communications with the accused and his associates gradually stopped, leaving him without recourse. Usama Mir confirmed he has records of conversations and supporting paperwork to strengthen his case.
He told reporters that he intends to take legal action after returning to Sialkot. Usama Mir plans to approach relevant authorities and “every forum available” to recover his money, expressing hope that institutions will cooperate fully.
Sources indicate that several prominent Pakistani cricketers, including Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, and Mohammad Hasnain, were also targeted. Collectively, the players reportedly lost crores of rupees. Abdul Rehman is said to have fled to Dubai, complicating recovery efforts.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has reportedly advised affected players to submit formal complaints against the accused. While many remain silent due to fear of complications, Usama Mir is among the few speaking publicly, shedding light on a scam that has shaken parts of the cricketing community.
