Rs 35-crore GST shocker for Moga labourer: Company fraudulently registered in his name

In a shocking case of identity theft and GST fraud, a labourer from Bohna Chowk, Moga, received a notice of Rs 35 crore from the GST Department — leaving his family stunned and terrified. Ajmer Singh, who earns his livelihood through daily-wage labour, said he had “no idea how such a huge amount” could be linked to him.

According to Ajmer Singh, this is not the first time he has been targeted. In 2022, he had received a GST notice of Rs 21 lakh. He visited the GST office at that time and requested an investigation, but no action was taken. Now, two years later, he has been served an even bigger notice of Rs 35 crore.

Shocked by the notice, Ajmer Singh travelled to the Ludhiana GST office for clarification. There, he discovered that a fraudulent company— Cee Kay International — had been registered using his Aadhaar and PAN details. The company was shown to be operating from the industrial area on Gill Road, Ludhiana. Based on these forged documents, a GST number was issued in his name, and transactions worth crores were carried out without his knowledge.

Ajmer said he suspected that his personal documents might have been misused during the Covid-19 pandemic, when an organisation collected Aadhaar cards to distribute ration. “I don’t even have a PAN card. I never applied for one,” he said.

The GST department has advised him to file a police complaint. Following their instructions, he visited the Moga City South police station and submitted a written complaint, demanding a thorough investigation and justice.

Local councillor Jagjit Singh “Jeeta” condemned the incident, calling it a “serious fraud against a poor man.” He said that the misuse of documents to register a fake company and conduct transactions worth crores not only victimised Ajmer Singh but also caused financial loss to the government. He urged the authorities to take strict action against the culprits.

The police are examining the complaint, and further action is awaited.