Delhi Police Launches Major Investigation into Massive GST Fraud
The Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police has initiated a comprehensive investigation into alleged fraudulent GST transactions. The total amount involved in these cases reaches approximately Rs 374 crore. This investigation follows the registration of seven separate cases during November and December, all centered around identity theft.
Victims Discover Fraud Through Various Channels
Complainants have reported that unknown individuals misused their personal documents to obtain GST registrations without authorization. These fraudsters then conducted substantial financial transactions using these fake identities. The victims remained completely unaware until they discovered the fraud through different means.
In one significant complaint filed on December 11, 2025, a businessman from Inderpuri in west Delhi reported a shocking discovery. Fraudsters had used his PAN number to secure a GST registration without his knowledge or consent. This unauthorized registration facilitated financial transactions worth Rs 194.7 crore. The businessman only learned about this massive fraud when his chartered accountant discovered irregularities while preparing his income-tax return.
Multiple Cases Reveal Similar Patterns
Another case emerged in November when a couple filed a complaint about fraudulent activities. They reported that a dummy company had been registered using their identities without their knowledge. This fake company conducted transactions totaling Rs 69.9 crore before the couple became aware of the situation.
A separate complaint filed on December 24 detailed another substantial fraud case. This complaint alleged fraudulent activities worth nearly Rs 48 crore through yet another dummy company. The complainant, a former data-entry operator, explained how his personal information had been collected under false pretenses. Someone had gathered his PAN and Aadhaar details claiming they needed this information to open a salary account for him. Instead, these details were misused to register a company without his consent.
This victim only discovered the fraud when he received a notice from the income-tax department in Karnataka. Additional notices soon followed from authorities in Gurgaon and Siwan, all demanding explanations for large transactions conducted under his name.
Additional Cases and Investigative Focus
Four other cases have also been registered, involving transactions of varying amounts. These include Rs 9.4 crore, Rs 20 crore, Rs 26.9 crore, and Rs 5.3 crore respectively. Investigators are examining all these cases for potential connections and patterns.
A source familiar with the investigation revealed that authorities are probing whether an organized gang might be behind these fraudulent activities. The pattern suggests that scammers are systematically exploiting personal credentials to establish dummy companies for financial gain. These fraudulent entities then conduct transactions that exist primarily on paper.
The source explained the typical modus operandi. Scammers open bank accounts using bogus or manipulated credentials. These accounts remain deliberately unlinked to the real individuals' existing accounts, making detection more difficult. The dummy companies then engage in fake purchases or sales, creating the appearance of substantial business activity without genuine commercial transactions.
Targeting Vulnerable Individuals
Investigators note that scammers often target specific groups of people. These include regular employees, small business owners, and job seekers who might be more vulnerable to deception. The fraudsters gain access to personal credentials through various pretexts. They might promise employment opportunities, offer financial assistance, or claim to provide GST-related services.
Once they obtain PAN numbers, Aadhaar details, and bank information, they misuse these documents to establish fraudulent business entities. The victims typically remain unaware until they receive official notices or discover irregularities during routine financial activities.
Protective Measures and Recommendations
Authorities are advising citizens to take several precautionary measures to protect themselves from such fraud. They recommend regularly monitoring the linkage between PAN and GSTIN using the official GST portal. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
Additional protective steps include properly shredding sensitive documents before disposal and exercising extreme caution when sharing personal information. People should verify the legitimacy of any individual or organization requesting sensitive documents, especially when the request comes through unsolicited channels.
The Economic Offences Wing continues its investigation into these seven cases while remaining alert to similar patterns that might indicate broader fraudulent networks operating in the region.
