Moradabad: A serious case of financial fraud and document misuse has been reported from the Majhola area after a former employee alleged that his bank account was used to receive nearly ₹4 crore in GST refund without his knowledge. The complaint was filed by Himanshu Dhal, who has accused firm owner Shrey Kumar of orchestrating the alleged financial irregularity. Following a court order, police have registered a case and started a detailed probe.
Allegations Surface in Majhola
According to the complaint, the victim was employed in 2016 as a supervisor at Creative Brass, a business owned by Shrey Kumar and located near Deer Park on Rampur Road. The complainant alleged that the firm owner had opened a bank account in his name for salary payment purposes. He further stated that he was asked to sign documents and chequebook papers during the account opening process at a branch of Corporation Bank.
The complaint states that after the account was opened, the firm owner kept all banking documents in his possession. Initially, the employee was paid salary in cash, which did not raise any suspicion. The complainant said he left the job in 2019 and later requested the return of his personal documents, but he was told that the documents were lost.
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GST Officials’ Visit Triggers Disclosure
The matter came to light on 30 December 2025 when officials from the Goods and Services Tax department visited the residence of Himanshu Dhal. During the visit, officials informed him that around ₹4 crore had been credited to his bank account as GST refund. The information shocked the complainant, who alleged that the account had been misused for fraudulent financial transactions.
The complaint further alleges that the firm owner used the bank account opened in the name of the former employee to obtain the GST refund amount. The victim claims that he was never informed about the transaction nor was his consent taken for the transfer of funds. He suspects that access to the banking documents was retained by the firm owner, which allegedly enabled the execution of the fraud.
Court-Ordered FIR and Ongoing Investigation
Following the complaint, the victim approached the court and subsequently lodged a report at a police station in the Majhola Police Station area. Police officials stated that a case has been registered under relevant sections and investigation has been initiated.
Authorities are currently examining financial documents and bank transaction records to determine the exact flow of funds. The police have sought detailed information from the concerned bank branch to verify how the GST refund amount was processed and transferred. Investigators are also trying to ascertain whether the refund was sanctioned based on forged documents or whether any other person was involved in facilitating the transaction.
Law enforcement agencies are probing the possibility of multiple individuals being involved in the alleged conspiracy. Statements of relevant persons are being recorded, and technical evidence including banking logs is being analyzed.
The complainant has alleged that the account continued to be used for financial transactions even after he left the job in 2019, causing him financial loss and mental distress. He has demanded strict legal action against those responsible for the alleged fraud.
Police officials stated that further action will be taken after completion of the investigation and verification of facts. The exact mechanism through which the money was transferred and the final utilization of the funds will be determined after detailed interrogation of the suspects. The probe is currently ongoing.
