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Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has been among news after an arrest warrant was issued against the India cricketer by Shadakshara Gopal Reddy. Notably, Reddy serves as a Regional Provident Fund Commissioner - II and Recovery Officer, KR Puram in Bengaluru and has issued a warrant on former Indian cricketer for alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud.
Furthermore, it is to be added that Robin Uthappa, who managed a private company by the name, Centuries Lifestyle Brand Private Limited, has been accused of deducting PF contributions from employees’ salaries but have failed to deposit the funds into their accounts. The amount is reported to be whopping INR 23.36 Lakh.
Robin Uthappa handed arrest warrant for alleged provident fund fraud
As per the document from Regional PF Commissioner Shadakshara Gopal Reddy, which is dated of December 4, the company failed to remit the damages of about INR 23.36 Lakh, which is to be recovered from the former Team India player and Director of the Bengaluru-based company, Robin Uthappa. Due to the non-remittances of dues, the office is unable to settle the PF accounts of poor workers, the letter further added.
However, according to the order, Robin Uthappa can void the warrant if he settles the pending amount on or by December 27 or else he will be arrested in the matter of PF fraud allegations.
Speaking of the Uthappa, the former Indian batter retired from all forms of international and Indian cricketer on September 14, 2022. He played 59 international matches for India and has been a popular player in the Indian Premier League. He has scored a total of 1,183 runs and has seven half-centuries to his name in international cricket. The 39-year-old has however obtained a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Kerala, the last state he played for, and will be free to take up assignments in overseas T20 leagues.
