An arrest warrant was issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud related to provident fund contributions. The warrant was issued by Shadakshari Gopal Reddy, the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner – II and Recovery Officer, KR Puram in Bengaluru.
Uthappa, who is the director of Bengaluru-based Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, is accused of deducting provident funds from the salaries of his employees but failing to deposit the funds into their accounts.
Charges aginst Robin Uthappa
The alleged fraud amounts to approximately INR 23.36 lakh. According to the warrant, Uthappa has until December 27, 2024, to settle the dues or face arrest. The failure to remit the dues has prevented the provident fund office from settling the accounts of the affected workers. The Pulakeshinagar police in Karnataka have been directed to take necessary action.
However, the warrant was returned to the provident fund office as Uthappa was reportedly not residing at the address mentioned in the warrant. Authorities are now investigating further to locate Uthappa and ensure compliance with the law. Uthappa, who played 59 international matches for India and was a prominent player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is currently believed to be living in Dubai with his family.
Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa🚨
He has been accused of manipulating EPFO this allegation has been made against Uthappa by an employee of his own company.
Robin Uthappa has time till December 27 to pay the dues of nearly Rs 24 lakh, or face arrest.… pic.twitter.com/PU1SCa9lDI
— cricketmoodofficial (@cricketmoodcom) December 21, 2024
The case has drawn significant attention, given Uthappa’s stature as a former national team player and his contributions to Indian cricket. The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched by fans and legal experts alike.
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