Robin Uthappa Faces Arrest Warrant For Alleged PF Fraud

An arrest warrant has been issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud in connection with the provident fund contributions of employees at a clothing company he runs. He has been given time till December 27 to pay the dues of nearly ₹ 24 lakh, or face arrest.

Uthappa is the director of Bengaluru-based Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd. The company failed to remit the damages of about ₹ 23,36,602, which is to be recovered from the former Team India player, said Regional PF Commissioner Sadakshari Gopal Reddy in the arrest warrant issued on December 4.

The 39-year-old former batsman is accused of deducting provident funds from the salary of his employees but not depositing the funds into the accounts of his employees.

Due to non-remittances of dues, this office is unable to settle the Provident Fund Accounts of the poor workers, the letter said, asking the police to arrest Uthappa and return the warrant on or before December 27.

The former Indian opening batsman and his family are reportedly living in Dubai. Authorities are now working to trace Uthappa’s whereabouts to proceed with the investigation and ensure legal compliance.