Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa is in legal trouble after allegations of provident fund (PF) payment fraud were made against him. As the director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brand Private Limited, Uthappa has been accused of withholding PF contributions deducted from his employees without depositing them into their accounts. Reports state that an arrest warrant has been issued against him in connection with this matter.
Based in Bangalore, Centaurus Lifestyle Brand Private Limited failed to deposit a total amount of ₹23 lakhs into the provident fund accounts of its employees. Thereafter, PF Regional Commissioner formally issued notices to Uthappa seeking compliance. However, on December 4, authorities attempted to deliver these notices at his residence in Pulakeshi Nagar and allegedly could not find Uthappa there.
According to media sources, the PF Regional Commissioner directed the local police to undertake appropriate action against Uthappa. The arrest warrant stated that he should pay his pending dues by December 27 to avoid legal action.
He is currently staying abroad and his family is based in Dubai and hence this adds complexity in the case.
Robin Uthappa played for India in international cricket for 59 matches. In ODI matches, he scored 1,183 runs in 54 innings. Among them, he has a seven half-centuries. Notably, Uthappa is an Indian Premier League player as well, having played with multiple teams during his stint.
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