Unemployed UP man becomes victim of Rs 250 crore GST billing fraud
An unemployed young man from Muzaffarnagar has become unwittingly involved in a massive GST fraud involving e-way billing transactions totaling approximately Rs 250 crore. The situation came to light when GST department officials visited his home to discuss fraudulent activities connected to his name.
Ashwani Kumar, who lives in Barsu village under the Ratanpuri police station, recently received a job offer via WhatsApp. Eager for work, he sent the requested documents, including his home electricity bill and his father's Aadhaar card, and paid Rs 1,750 as part of the application process. Unfortunately, Ashwani never got the job he was promised. Instead, his personal information was used to establish a fake company and bank account.
Rs 250 Cr GST Fraud: What Police Said
According to senior officials cited by ANI, a fraudulent scheme involving around Rs 250 crore in e-way billing was carried out using Ashwani’s details. The fraudulent company and bank account were utilised to produce fictitious e-way bills, which are typically used under GST regulations for transporting goods and services.
