Alexis Arias, Melgar midfielder, was the victim of a scam that left him with a millionaire loss.
Alexis ‘Chaka’ Ariasone of the most prominent players of FBC Melgar, was involved in a situation complex when he was the victim of a scam that cost him 240 thousand soles. The midfielder, who trusted a close friend to make an investment, never imagined that this decision would lead him to face one of the most difficult situations of his career outside the court.
This case, which just came to light, shows how scams can affect people from all sectors, including athletes.
He money, delivered to his examination Braulio Rojas Quezadawas allocated to an alleged investment in the sale of spare parts through the IMCO company. However, after making the deposits, The player stopped receiving news about the businesswhich led him to denounce the case in the Criminal Investigation Division (Divincri) of the National Police of Peru (PNP). The complaint was announced in January 2025, after several months of uncertainty and efforts to recover the money Arias had gathered over the years.
Alexis Arias and his public complaint: how the alleged scam occurred
The case began at the end of 2023, when Braulio Rojas Quezada offered Alexis Arias the opportunity to invest in a business. Initially, the footballer rejected the proposal, but the persistence of his examination and the confidence he had in him changed his mind. Throughout 2024, Arias delivered two sums of money, until he reached 240 thousand soles, under the promise of a large investment that never materialized.
Over time, Arias began to notice that he did not receive the results of the business or the return of his money. “I believed in him because he was a friend, but unfortunately he deceived me,” said the player, visibly affected by the situation. The lack of communication from Rojas Quezada led him to take actiongoing to the police to try to recover what they considered their legitimately won money.
The player’s message and the legal measures he is taking
Through the complaint, Alexis Arias not only seeks to recover his money, but also warn other people about the dangers of depositing confidence in those who do not know deeply. “One never ends up knowing people”said the midfielder in an interview. Despite the pain that this situation has caused, Arias made it clear that his priority remains his sports career and the tranquility of his family.
For his part, Braulio Rojas Quezada, who has been indicated in other similar cases, recognized the debt and said he would return the money. However, the accusations against them continue to grow, and the judicial process will continue its course. Meanwhile, Arias trusts that Justice will act to solve this situation that has distracted him from his true purpose: football.
This case is not unique, since other people would also have been victims of similar scams by Rojas Quezada. Alexis Arias’s public complaint has become an alert for those who could be exposed to deception of this type, emphasizing the importance of being cautious with personal and financial relationships.
Source: Ambito
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