Karnataka High Court Stays Arrest Warrant Against Robin Uthappa In EPF Deposits Fraud Case – News18
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Robin Uthappa was granted interim protection for arrest in connection with alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund deposits.
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa got interim protection and a stayed order against an arrest warrant from a Karnataka High Court Vacation Bench presided by Justice Suraj Govindaraj on Tuesday.
The arrest warrant had been issued against the former India cricketer in connection with alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits. The warrant of arrest issued by Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner – II and Recovery Officer, K R Puram stated that Rs 23,36,602 is to be recovered from Uthappa, the defaulter. The former cricketer is the director of Centauries Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, Indiranagar.
Uthappa had taken to social media to break silence on the matter earlier this month.
“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 on social media.
“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.
“Given my demanding schedule as a professional cricketer, TV presenter, and commentator, neither did I have the time nor expertise to participate in their operations. In fact, I do not play an executive role in any other companies I have lended, till date,” Uthappa wrote in a post that has been shared across his social media accounts.
“Regrettably, these companies failed to repay the funds I lent them, leading me to initiate legal proceedings, which are currently sub judice. I also resigned from my directorships several years ago,” Uthappa said.
“When the Provident Fund authorities issued notices demanding payment of dues, my legal team responded, highlighting that I had no role in these companies and provided documentation from the companies themselves confirming my lack of involvement.
“Despite this, the Provident Fund authorities have continued with proceedings, and my legal advisors will take the necessary steps to resolve this matter in the coming days. I would also like to urge the media to kindly present complete facts and to verify the authenticity of information being shared,” added the Karnataka cricketer.
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