Massive GST Fraud Uncovered in Mumbai: Crores Involved
A Mumbai resident and associates are under investigation for a Rs 75.48 crore GST fraud. They allegedly used the online credentials of a laptop sales professional to file false GST claims through shell companies, defrauding both the individuals and the government. Authorities are tracing the digital and financial pathways of the accused.
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A massive GST fraud involving Rs 75.48 crores has been uncovered in Mumbai, with a local resident and accomplices facing serious allegations. The Thane cyber police registered a case against them for misusing a laptop sales professional's credentials to commit the fraud.
The fraudulent activities reportedly took place between November 2024 and April this year. The victim, a 33-year-old professional, lodged a complaint, explaining how the accused gained trust and then exploited their user IDs and passwords to execute fake GST filings.
The scheme involved creating fictitious transactions through non-existent shell companies, effectively defrauding both the individuals and the government. The police are actively tracing the digital and financial activities linked to these entities and pursuing charges of cheating, forgery, and more against the suspects.
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