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Thane Resident Falls Victim to Elaborate Job Scam, Faces Rs 23 Lakh GST Default Notice In a shocking turn of events, a 42-year-old resident of Kopri village in Thane finds himself entangled in a web of deceit as he receives a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice for a staggering default amount of Rs 23 lakhs. The case takes a sinister turn as the Chembur police uncover a fraudulent scheme where unidentified individuals, masquerading as bank officials, exploited the victims personal information
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FAQ :
A 42-year-old resident of Thane received a GST notice for Rs 23 lakhs after scammers used his stolen KYC details to create a fictitious company in his name.
The scammers posed as job recruiters and tricked the victim into handing over his photograph and Know Your Customer (KYC) details under the promise of a lucrative job opportunity.
The fictitious company was created in the victim's name to conduct illicit financial transactions, leading to the substantial GST default notice.
The Chembur police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against six unidentified individuals, including a bank employee, for cheating and involvement in the scam.
The perpetrators first contacted the victim in January 2022, luring him with promises of a prospective job.
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