Veerdharam, a daily wage labourer from Balotra in Rajasthan’s Churu district, was shocked to discover that a fake company had been registered in his name using forged documents. While filing his income tax return for FY 2024-25 with the help of a Chartered Accountant, he was informed that massive financial transactions—exceeding ₹18 crore—had taken place through a Delhi-based firm named “Virdha Traders” registered under his identity with GSTIN 07CKIPR5140J1ZV.
Despite never being involved in any such business activity, Aadhaar authentication for the company was marked as “successful” on July 10, 2025, further suggesting unauthorized access to Veerdharam’s mobile phone for OTP-based verification.
Identity Theft and Unauthorized Transactions
The fraudulent firm was registered on January 22, 2025, from House No. 810, Ground Floor, North West Delhi, and reportedly dealt in copper scrap, copper rods, copper products, and polythene. Using Veerdharam’s PAN card, Aadhaar card, and mobile number, the scammers accessed OTPs without his knowledge—an alarming breach of mobile security.
The firm’s activities resulted in transactions worth over ₹18 crore, evading more than ₹3 crore in GST dues. This raises red flags not just about the ease of digital fraud but also the systemic gaps in identity verification mechanisms.
Legal Action and National Implications
On July 24, Veerdharam lodged a formal complaint at the Gida Police Station in Balotra, leading to an investigation involving State GST officers and escalation to GST officials in Delhi. He also contacted the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) and informed Additional Commissioner Manish Kumar Jha at the Delhi GST office. Immediate steps are underway, including cancellation of the fraudulent GST registration.
This case has exposed alarming vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar-PAN-based registration process. Authorities are probing how OTPs and documents were accessed without consent and are tracking the perpetrators. Experts warn that more such fake firm setups may be unearthed as agencies dig deeper into GST evasion rackets and identity theft trends in India.