New Delhi | Special Correspondent: Arun Sharma

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has intensified its investigation into a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud allegedly executed through identity theft, with suspicious transactions amounting to nearly ₹374 crore unearthed so far. The crackdown follows the registration of seven cases during November and December, prompting agencies to examine the possible involvement of an organised syndicate operating behind the scenes.


According to investigators, unknown perpetrators allegedly misused victims’ PAN, Aadhaar and banking details to obtain fraudulent GST registrations in their names. These shell entities were then used to conduct large-scale transactions without the knowledge or consent of the individuals concerned.


In one case, a businessman from Inderpuri in West Delhi discovered that transactions worth ₹194.7 crore had been carried out using his PAN—an irregularity that surfaced while filing his income tax return. In another complaint lodged in November, a couple alleged that a fake company was created in their names to conduct business worth ₹69.9 crore.


A separate complaint registered on December 24 points to an alleged fraud of nearly ₹48 crore. The complainant stated that personal documents were collected on the pretext of providing employment and opening a salary account, after which a company was registered without consent and used for dubious financial activities.


Sources indicate that several cases involve the creation of dummy firms that showed fictitious purchase and sale transactions. These entities often operate through bank accounts not directly linked to genuine accounts, reducing the risk of immediate detection. Investigators are also probing the possibility of an inter-state network facilitating the fraud.


The administration has urged citizens to regularly verify PAN–GSTIN linkages on the GST portal and report any discrepancies immediately. People have also been advised to remain cautious while sharing personal information and to ensure secure disposal of sensitive documents to prevent misuse.