Robin Uthappa ESCAPES ARREST For Now As High Court Stays Arrest Warrant In Fraud Case

Former Indian national cricket team cricketer Robin Uthappa has been given a stay over the arrest warrant issued against him in an alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund deposits (EPF). The order was issued on Tuesday by the Karnataka high court headed by Justice Suraj Govindaraj.

Recently, Uthappa found himself in the middle of a huge controversy after he was accused of fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits of the company Centauries Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, Indiranagar, where he served as a director.

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The arrest warrant was issued by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Shadakshara Gopala Reddy

Following the allegations, Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, Regional Commissioner of Provident Fund II and Recovery Officer, KR Puram, issued an arrest warrant for Robin Uthappa. The order said the former India cricketer is a defaulter and Rs 23,36,602 was to be recovered.

However, Robin Uthappa raised his voice against the allegations and apart from the legal proceedings, he also provided fans with updates on the same. He detailed the whole matter and now, because of it, he has been granted interim protection and a restraining order against an arrest warrant.

Uthappa comes clean after receiving an arrest warrant

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— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) December 21, 2024

Robin Uthappa, who was given time until December 27 to pay the dues, he disclosed that he had made financial contributions to the company and was therefore appointed as a company director in 2018-19. However, he currently does not hold the position in the company as he does not have time to participate in the day-to-day operations of the companies due to his commitments with cricket-related duties.

Uthappa added that he had resigned from the post several years ago and also disclosed that the companies had not paid the funds, forcing him to initiate legal proceedings. He also urged the media not to defame him and present information only after verifying it.

He said: “Despite this, the Provident Fund authorities have continued with proceedings and my legal advisers will take the necessary steps to resolve this matter in the coming days. I would also like to urge the media to kindly present facts complete and to verify the authenticity of the information that is shared”.

Robin Uthappa played 59 international matches for India

Robin Uthappa has carried his love for the game even after retirement. The former Indian national cricket team player has taken up the role of broadcaster.

He played 59 international matches for India, scoring 1,183 runs to finish with seven half-centuries. He was a stalwart in the IPL as well, winning titles with KKR and CSK in 2014 and 2021 respectively. He scored 4925 runs.

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