Labourer’s Identity Misused to Run ₹18 Crore Fake Firm in Delhi

A shocking case has come to light from Rajasthan where a daily wage labourer’s identity was stolen and used to register a fake company in Delhi. This fake company was then used to conduct transactions worth over ₹18 crore — all without the victim's knowledge. The case is now under police and GST investigation, highlighting serious concerns about document misuse and tax fraud.

Who Is the Victim?

The victim is Veerdharam, a simple labourer from Balotra, Rajasthan. He is currently working in Sardarshahar, Churu, and regularly files his income tax returns as tax is deducted from his salary (TDS).

This year, when he went to his Chartered Accountant (CA) for his usual tax filing, he was told something unexpected — a large business firm was operating under his name.

Shocking Discovery of a Fake Firm

The CA informed Veerdharam that a firm had been officially registered in his name and was listed as being located in Delhi. Veerdharam had never heard of the firm and had no connection with any kind of business activity.

Further investigation revealed that the firm was registered early in 2025 and had carried out high-value transactions, dealing in products like copper scrap, rods, copper materials, and polythene.

Misuse of Documents and Identity

The fraudsters had used Veerdharam’s PAN card, Aadhaar card, and mobile number to register the fake firm. The Aadhaar verification for the company registration was shown as successful, and even an OTP was sent to his mobile phone, indicating that his personal contact details were also compromised.

Crores in Transactions, Massive GST Evasion

The CA explained that the fake firm had carried out business deals worth over ₹18 crore, but had not paid over ₹3 crore in GST, making this a serious case of tax evasion. Veerdharam, being a labourer, had no knowledge of any of these activities happening under his name.

Complaints Filed with Authorities

Taking immediate action, Veerdharam filed a formal complaint with the local police in Balotra on 24 July. The case was soon referred to the State GST Department, which then sent the matter to officials in Delhi for further action.

On 25 July, he also informed central tax authorities and requested that the fraudulent registration be cancelled immediately and a proper investigation be launched.

Police Investigation Underway

Police and GST officials have now begun an investigation to trace:

Who misused Veerdharam’s documents

How the personal information was accessed

Who financially benefited from the fraud

The goal is to identify and take legal action against the real culprits behind this major scam.