PF fraud: Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa

NEW DELHI: An arrest warrant has been issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa in connection with an alleged PF fund fraud. Shadakshari Gopal Reddy, the PF Regional Commissioner, issued the warrant directing the Pulikeshi Nagar police to take necessary action.

Robin Uthappa is the Director of the M/s Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd company located in Indiranagar of Bengaluru. It was found that while a certain amount was deducted from the salaries of employees for the provident fund, it was not actually deposited into the fund. The company is believed to have misappropriated approximately Rs 23 lakh in this manner.