A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for allegedly failing to pay ₹24 lakh in Employee Provident Fund (EPF) dues. The warrant will be voided if he settles the dues. The case highlights the legal ramifications of EPF fraud and underscores the importance of financial responsibility.
South Korea is grappling with a profound constitutional crisis following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law. An arrest warrant has been issued for the former defense minister, while President Yoon faces criminal investigations and mounting pressure to resign. The nation’s political and economic stability hangs in the balance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, citing concerns that his presence would disrupt the conference. This comes after Ukraine’s call to arrest Putin based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest. Putin denies the allegations and claims the warrant is easily circumvented.
A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of involvement in the mass killings of student protestors in July and August. The court also ordered the arrest of 50 other individuals allegedly involved in the violence. The protests, sparked by job quotas, escalated into a movement seeking Hasina’s overthrow, leading to the deaths of hundreds. Meanwhile, the interim government has cancelled national holidays linked to Bangladesh’s Liberation Day, drawing criticism for attempting to downplay the country’s history.
A Pakistani court has issued an arrest warrant for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister Ali Amin Gandapur, a member of Imran Khan’s PTI party, in connection with a 2016 case involving the alleged recovery of illegal arms and alcohol. The warrant comes amidst a crackdown on PTI leaders following Imran Khan’s ouster from power.
Venezuelan authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo Gonzalez, the opposition’s former presidential candidate, citing terrorism-related charges. This move comes just over a month after the disputed presidential election, which the opposition claims Gonzalez won. The warrant cites charges of conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers.
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has been ordered to be arrested by a court in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur in a two-decade-old case related to a demonstration against poor power supply. The court took action after Singh failed to appear for a hearing, despite a non-bailable warrant issued earlier. The case dates back to 2001 and involves allegations of disrupting public order during a protest.
JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse charges, is set to arrive in India on May 31st. Upon arrival at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will arrest him. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has initiated the process of revoking his diplomatic passport. In the event that Revanna fails to return on time, the Karnataka government will request the Indian government to cancel his passport and seek Interpol assistance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vehemently denounced the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s decision to seek arrest warrants against him and his defense minister. Netanyahu firmly rejected the comparison drawn between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, labeling it as a distortion of reality and a blatant act of antisemitism. He vowed that the attempt to hinder Israel’s self-defense efforts would be met with unwavering determination.
Orpheus Pledger, known for his role in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, is wanted by police after failing to appear in court on assault charges. Police have issued an arrest warrant for Pledger after he failed to return to court-ordered hospital assessment. He is described as approximately 170cm tall with brown hair and a tanned complexion and is known to frequent the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Northcote and surrounding areas.
