Robin Uthappa, ex-India cricketer, breaks silence on PF ‘fraud’ case after arrest warrant
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, in his first assertion over the issuance of an arrest warrant towards him in an alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud case, clarified on Saturday that he didn’t play an government function in any of the concerned corporations that he has funded.
Robin Uthappa, the director of Centaurus Life-style Manufacturers Non-public Restricted, is accused of defrauding workers and the federal government by deducting PF contributions from salaries however failing to deposit the funds into worker accounts. His firm allegedly owes ₹23.36 lakh in damages, which authorities are searching for to get better from the previous cricketer.
The Bengaluru cricketer, also referred to as the ‘Strolling Murderer’ for his aggressive batting, reportedly moved to Dubai along with his household over a 12 months in the past.
Robin Uthappa breaks silence
Posting his assertion on X, Robin Uthappa mentioned he was clarifying his involvement with Strawberry Lenceria Pvt. Ltd., Centaurus Life-style Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd., and Berryz Trend Home.
The previous India cricketer famous that owing to his monetary contributions to those corporations within the type of loans, he was appointed as a director in them in 2018-19.
He clarified that he “didn’t have an energetic government function, nor was I concerned within the day-to-day operations of the companies”.
“Given my demanding schedule as knowledgeable cricketer, TV presenter, and commentator, neither did I’ve the time nor experience to take part of their operations. In reality, I don’t play an government function in another corporations I’ve funded, until date,” he mentioned.
Sadly, he mentioned, these corporations did not repay the funds he lent them, which led him to provoke authorized proceedings. These issues are “at present sub judice”, he added.
Robin Uthappa additional famous that he had resigned from the director place in all these corporations a number of years in the past.
“When the Provident Fund authorities issued notices demanding fee of dues, my authorized crew responded, highlighting that I had no function in these corporations and supplied documentation from the businesses themselves confirming my lack of involvement,” his assertion additional mentioned.
Regardless of the clarifications, the previous cricketer mentioned, the PF authorities moved ahead with the proceedings towards him. “My authorized advisors will take the required steps to resolve this matter within the coming days,” Uthappa added.
In a letter dated December 4, 2024, Regional Provident Fund commissioner Shadakshiri Gopala Reddy directed the Pulakeshi Nagar Police to arrest Robin Uthappa.
