Not all social media followers are created equal. Some leave a heart emoji. Some post a nice comment. And then there is Kevin Singh.
The 48-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged in connection with stalking WNBA star Sophie Cunningham.
According to authorities, Singh is accused of sending threatening, harassing, and explicit messages to Cunningham through social media. Apparently, somebody missed the memo that Instagram is not a personal diary, a dating app, or a direct hotline to professional athletes.
The situation became serious enough that law enforcement stepped in. Singh was arrested on Tuesday and formally charged on Wednesday, according to Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
“The internet has made it easier than ever to target, harass and intimidate others. Threats of violence, whether face-to-face or behind a keyboard, will be taken seriously,” Mears said in a statement. “Coming forward is never easy, regardless of a person’s position or public profile. The victim is setting an example by speaking out.”
Singh began harassing Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, last year, Mears said. His behavior escalated in February after a security team reached out to him about his conduct, Mears said.
Singh is on probation in Hendricks County in a previous case following guilty pleas to two counts of invasion of privacy, both Level 6 felonies. Five additional felony charges — including a lead stalking charge and a habitual offender sentencing enhancement — were dismissed.
It is the second time a man has been charged with stalking Fever players, officials said. In July 2025, Michael Lewis pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment and was sentenced to more than two years in prison.
Now, let’s be clear: being a sports star comes with plenty of attention. Fans want autographs, fans want selfies, and fans want jerseys signed. What fans generally should not do is to send threatening messages that end with a visit from the police.
In all of this, Cunningham continues focusing on basketball while the legal system handles the situation.
