Former Cricketer Robin Uthappa Faces Arrest Warrant Over Alleged Provident Fund Fraud

An arrest warrant has been issued for former cricketer Robin Uthappa in connection with alleged fraud regarding the provident fund contributions of employees at his clothing company. Uthappa, the director of Bengaluru-based Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, has until December 27 to pay the outstanding amount of ₹24 lakh or face arrest.

According to Regional PF Commissioner Sadakshari Gopal Reddy, the company failed to remit ₹23,36,602 in provident fund dues, which is being held against Uthappa. The former cricketer is accused of deducting provident fund contributions from employee salaries but not depositing the amounts into their accounts.

Due to the non-remittance of dues, the provident fund accounts of the workers remain unsettled, the letter stated. The police have been instructed to arrest Uthappa and return the warrant by December 27.

Uthappa, 39, has represented India in 59 international matches and has been a popular figure in the Indian Premier League, scoring 1,183 runs and seven half-centuries in his cricketing career.