Mumbai: Western Union has issued an apology to Hazel Keech, cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s fiancée, who was denied money on communal grounds.
The model-turned-actress took to Twitter on Tuesday saying that an official named Peeyush Sharma had refused to give her money because her name was “not Hindu enough”.
Mr Peeyush Sharma @WesternUnion in Jaipur is the most racist person ive met and refused to give money because my name is not "Hindu" enough
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
Im sickened by the attitude of these people,in front of my HINDU mother + my muslim friend @1NS1A #outrage #racism https://t.co/Rq7eIyEcWG
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
My name is Hazel Keech. i am Hindu born/raise. But why does dat matter at @WesternUnion whether2 give me money or no https://t.co/jF7XIzm6Yu
— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) August 30, 2016
Following her series of tweets, India’s World Cup-winning hero, Yuvraj Singh had demanded “serious action”.
shocking behaviour this is @WesternUnion We all are human beings is that not enough racial discrimination will not be tolerated @hazelkeech
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 30, 2016
Mr Piyush Sharma @WesternUnion in Jaipur this behaviour will not be tolerated,we would expect some serious action to be taken against him !
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 30, 2016
Western Union issued an apology on Thursday saying, “We regret the inconvenience caused to Hazel Keech when she was collecting a remittance at a Jaipur agent location. We are investigating the matter and will take suitable action.”
“We are pleased that Ms Keech received her remittance at another agent location. We value the trust that she and other consumers place in Western Union,” concluded the statement from financial services and communications company.
