Thane Businessman Duped of Rs 4.5 Crore in GST Scam Using Fake Documents

Last updated: 13 May 2025


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A 60-year-old businessman in Thane has been the victim of a major GST scam, losing £4.5 crore. The accused, identified as Salman, allegedly impersonated a buyer to gain access to the victim's company documents and GST credentials. He then manipulated the GST portal, using forged documents to conduct transactions totalling £25 crore under the victim's company name without paying the due GST.

A 60-year-old businessman from Thane has reportedly been defrauded of Rs 4.5 crore in a sophisticated GST evasion scheme involving identity theft and misuse of company credentials, according to the police. Authorities have registered a case against an individual identified as Salman under sections
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FAQ :

The businessman was defrauded of Rs 4.5 crore in GST evasion.

An individual identified as Salman is accused of the fraud.

The accused allegedly impersonated a potential buyer and obtained the victim's company documents, GST number, and password.

The accused changed the registered email ID and mobile number on the GST portal and used forged documents to conduct transactions worth Rs 25 crore.

No arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing.

The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber-enabled GST fraud and the importance of businesses securing their tax login information.




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