Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has addressed latest experiences relating to an arrest warrant issued towards him in reference to alleged fraud associated to Workers’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits.
Particulars of the arrest warrant
In keeping with a report by Occasions of India, the warrant calls for Uthappa to pay INR 23,36,602 in excellent dues. The ex-India opener, listed as a director of Centaurus Life-style Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd in Bengaluru, has been requested to look earlier than the commissioner by December 27. The warrant additionally authorizes his arrest if the dues and processing charge of INR 5000 should not paid throughout the stipulated time.
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Robin Uthappa’s response to experiences of alleged EPF fraud
In response to the allegations, Uthappa has eleased a press release to make clear his place relating to his involvement with the businesses in query, particularly Strawberry Lenceria Pvt. Ltd, Centaurus Life-style Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd and Berryz Trend Home.
“In mild of latest information of the PF case towards me, I want to present some clarification with reference to my involvement with these corporations,” Uthappa said, as quoted by TOI.
He defined that he was appointed as a director in these corporations throughout 2018-19 attributable to monetary contributions he made to them as loans. Nevertheless, the Karnataka-lad emphasised that he was by no means actively concerned of their day-to-day operations. “I didn’t have an energetic government function, 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 government function in every other corporations I’ve funded, until date,” he stated.
Uthappa additional revealed that the businesses did not repay the loans he had prolonged, prompting him to provoke authorized proceedings, which stay ongoing. The 39-year-old additionally cleared that he resigned from his directorships years in the past.
“When the Provident Fund authorities issued notices demanding fee of dues, my authorized group responded, highlighting that I had no function in these corporations and offered documentation from the businesses themselves confirming my lack of involvement. Regardless of this, the Provident Fund authorities have continued with proceedings,” he stated.
Uthappa assured that his authorized advisors are actively engaged on the matter and that acceptable steps can be taken to resolve the problem within the coming days.
