An arrest warrant has been issued against Robin Uthappa, the star wicketkeeper batsman of the Indian team. He is accused of fraud in EPFO. The fraud is connected with the provident fund contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him. He has time till December 27 to pay the dues of nearly ₹ 24 lakh, or face arrest.
Robin Uthappa is the director of Bengaluru-based Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd. The company failed to remit the damages of about ₹ 23,36,602, which is to be recovered from the former Team India player, said Regional PF Commissioner Sadakshari Gopal Reddy in the arrest warrant issued on December 4.
The 39-year-old former batsman is accused of deducting provident funds from the salary of his employees but not depositing the funds into the accounts of his employees.
Robin Uthappa Net Worth 2024: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa is in the news right now. He has been accused of a Rs 43 lakh Provident Fund (PF) scam. An arrest warrant has also been issued against him in this regard. PF Commissioner Sadakshari Gopal Reddy has issued this warrant and directed the police to take immediate action. According to media reports, Uthappa deducted Rs 23 lakh from the salary of his employees, but did not deposit it in their Provident Fund. Now he has been given time till September 27 to pay the money. If he does not do so, this player may have to go to jail.
According to media reports, Robin Uthappa owns assets worth Rs 83.18 crore. Now he is seen doing commentary. He has made his own identity in cricket. Uthappa has invested in many companies, from which he earns a lot of money.
How was Robin Uthappa’s cricket career?
Robin Uthappa has now retired from cricket. He was the wicketkeeper batsman of Team India for years. In the year 2022, he announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The 39-year-old player played 46 ODIs and 13 T20 matches for Team India. He has 934 runs in ODIs and 249 runs in T20s. Uthappa showed his flair in the Indian Premier League for many years.
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