Three individuals, including a farmer and a labourer, have been targeted in a massive Rs 145 crore GST scam. Fraudsters allegedly used their PAN and Aadhaar details to open fake companies and bank accounts in Mumbai, resulting in substantial fraudulent transactions. The victims have received GST and police notices, facing severe mental distress and legal trouble despite their pleas for help being initially ignored by local authorities.
Three individuals, in a shocking revelation of identity theft and financial fraud, - a farmer from Sarwad, another from Bhinay and a labourer from Ajmer- have found themselves entangled in a massive Rs 145.16 crore GST scam. Fraudsters allegedly misused their documents to open fake companies and ban
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FAQ :
The total amount involved in the GST scam is Rs 145.16 crore.
Fraudsters allegedly misused the victims' PAN and Aadhaar documents to open fake companies and bank accounts in Mumbai.
The victims have received GST and police notices due to the fraudulent transactions carried out using their identities.
Yes, the victims have filed complaints with local and cyber police, as well as with Ajmer SP Vandita Rana, after their initial pleas were ignored.
The case highlights critical loopholes in document verification, KYC norms followed by banks and GST registration authorities, and the alarming rise in identity theft for fraudulent financial activities.