Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa faces an arrest warrant for alleged Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) fraud. As director of Centauries Lifestyle Brands, he's accused of failing to remit Rs 23,36,602 in EPF dues, impacting workers' accounts. Authorities are seeking his arrest and appearance before the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner.
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