Ex-Indian batter Robin Uthappa gets booked, arrest warrant issued in PF ’fraud’ case; here’s WHY
Live MintOnce a 'walking assassin' for his aggressive batting, former Indian batting Robin Uthappa has been booked and an arrest warrant released against him in connection with an alleged case of defrauding employees and the government related to the Provident Fund case, reported ANI. Case against Robin Uthappa: Robin Uthappa, who is director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Private Limited, is accused of defrauding employees the government by deducting PF contributions from salaries. After being accused of cheating, the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Shadakshiri Gopala Reddy issued a letter on 4 December 2024, and directed the Pulakeshi Nagar Police to arrest Robin Uthappa. "This is to inform you that TK Krishna Das, who is director of M/S Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, addressed at HAL Second Stage in Indiranagar, has failed to remit damages under sections 7A, 14B, and 7Q of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 to the tune of ₹23,36,602, including ₹6,550 towards recovery," Hindustan Times quoted the statement.