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A 35-year-old contractor and Colaba resident, Jaykumar Shah Dhani, was allegedly defrauded by a supposed Chartered Accountant to the tune of Rs. 1.3 crores. Dhani, who has been taking on contractual work for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) since 2018, fell victim to this scam while seeking assistance with GST registration for his business. The Scheme Unveiled Jaykumar and his brother Dipak Dhani were in the process of starting their own company and needed to register it with t
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FAQ :
The contractor was defrauded of Rs. 1.3 crores, which is approximately £1.3 million.
The contractor was seeking assistance with GST registration for his business.
The contractor discovered the fraud when he received a summon notice from the GST department, indicating his GST number was linked to illegal activities and a large penalty.
The fraud was perpetrated by Aftab Memon, who falsely claimed to be a Chartered Accountant.
The Colaba police have initiated an investigation into the matter, and the contractor hopes for justice and the recovery of the funds.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying professionals' credentials and remaining vigilant about monitoring financial transactions and official communications.
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