Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, in his first assertion over the issuance of an arrest warrant towards him in an alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud case, clarified on Saturday that he didn’t play an govt position in any of the concerned corporations that he has funded.
Robin Uthappa, the director of Centaurus Way of life Manufacturers Personal Restricted, is accused of defrauding staff and the federal government by deducting PF contributions from salaries however failing to deposit the funds into worker accounts. His firm allegedly owes ₹23.36 lakh in damages, which authorities are in search of to recuperate from the previous cricketer.
The Bengaluru cricketer, also referred to as the ‘Strolling Murderer’ for his aggressive batting, reportedly moved to Dubai along with his household over a yr in the past.
Robin Uthappa breaks silence
Posting his assertion on X, Robin Uthappa mentioned he was clarifying his involvement with Strawberry Lenceria Pvt. Ltd., Centaurus Way of life Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd., and Berryz Style Home.
The previous India cricketer famous that owing to his monetary contributions to those corporations within the type of loans, he was appointed as a director in them in 2018-19.
He clarified that he “didn’t have an lively govt position, nor was I concerned within the day-to-day operations of the companies”.
“Given my demanding schedule as an expert cricketer, TV presenter, and commentator, neither did I’ve the time nor experience to take part of their operations. The truth is, I don’t play an govt position in every other corporations I’ve funded, until date,” he mentioned.
Sadly, he mentioned, these corporations didn’t repay the funds he lent them, which led him to provoke authorized proceedings. These issues are “at the moment sub judice”, he added.
Robin Uthappa additional famous that he had resigned from the director place in all these corporations a number of years in the past.
“When the Provident Fund authorities issued notices demanding cost of dues, my authorized crew responded, highlighting that I had no position in these corporations and supplied documentation from the businesses themselves confirming my lack of involvement,” his assertion additional mentioned.
Regardless of the clarifications, the previous cricketer mentioned, the PF authorities moved ahead with the proceedings towards him. “My authorized advisors will take the mandatory steps to resolve this matter within the coming days,” Uthappa added.
In a letter dated December 4, 2024, Regional Provident Fund commissioner Shadakshiri Gopala Reddy directed the Pulakeshi Nagar Police to arrest Robin Uthappa.
