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'Not Involved': Robin Uthappa Breaks Silence On Arrest Warrant In PF Fraud Allegations

Rajgeeta Yadav

Robin Uthappa issues statement after fraud case against him [Source: @udayindia]Robin Uthappa issues statement after fraud case against him [Source: @udayindia]

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has denied any involvement in a Provident Fund (PF) fraud case after an arrest warrant was issued against him. Uthappa clarified that he had no role in the alleged fraud and explained the situation surrounding the case.

Why Was An Arrest Warrant Issued For Robin Uthappa?

An arrest warrant was issued for Uthappa in connection with a case involving the non-payment of provident fund dues to employees of his apparel company, Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd. The regional provident fund commissioner, Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, claims that Uthappa failed to pay Rs 23,36,602 in dues, which has affected the workers' PF accounts.

According to the legal order, Uthappa has been asked to appear before the authorities by December 27, 2024, to resolve the issue.

Robin Uthappa Breaks Silence

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Uthappa clarified that he had resigned from his director’s post in the company "several years ago" and was not involved in the company’s daily operations. He stated that while he held the position, he did not play an executive role or manage the company’s financial affairs. 

Uthappa also expressed his surprise at the arrest warrant and reiterated his lack of involvement in the matter.

"In light of recent news of the PF case against me, I would like to provide some clarification with regards to my involvement with Strawberry Lencería Pvt. Ltd., Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd., and Berryz Fashion House," he stated in his statement.

"In 2018-19, I was appointed as a director in these companies due to my financial contributions to them in the form of loans. However, I did not have an active executive role, nor was I involved in the day-to-day operations of the businesses," he added.

Uthappa represented India in 59 matches across different formats. He was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ winning team in the 2014 IPL season and has also played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.