Mumbai Man and Associates Face Charges in ₹75.48 Crore GST Fraud

By | November 5, 2025
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Mumbai Man and Associates Face Charges in ₹75.48 Crore GST Fraud

 

Issue: The Thane cyber police registered a case against a Mumbai resident and his associates for allegedly committing a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud by misusing the confidential online credentials of a laptop sales professional and his friend.

Facts:

  • The accused, a resident of Andheri, Mumbai, and his unidentified associates, gained the trust of a 33-year-old laptop sales professional and his friend.
  • The fraud was allegedly committed between November 2024 and April 2025.
  • The modus operandi involved misusing the victims’ user IDs and passwords for online GST filing.
  • The accused submitted fake bills in the name of several shell (fake) companies against the GST numbers of the victims.
  • This fraudulent activity created a false transaction volume of ₹75,48,42,087 (approximately ₹75.48 crore), defrauding the victims and the government exchequer.

Decision:

Based on the complaint, the Thane cyber police registered a case against the Mumbai resident and his associates on charges of cheating, forgery, and other offenses.

Key TakeDowns:

  • Modus Operandi: The scam is characterized as a sophisticated cyber and financial crime involving identity misuse (stealing GST login credentials) and the creation of shell companies to generate a huge, false transaction volume (fake billing) for illegal Input Tax Credit (ITC) benefits. * Enforcement: Cyber police officials stated they are actively tracing the digital footprint and the financial trail of the shell companies involved in the fraud.
  • Warning: The incident serves as a critical warning to businesses about the risks associated with sharing confidential online filing credentials with external parties.

Source :- Hindustan Times