A small shopkeeper from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, faced a nightmare when the Income Tax Department claimed he had sales worth ₹141 crore. UP shopkeeper faces ₹141 cr tax shock after discovering that his PAN card was fraudulently used to register six companies in Delhi.
The man, Sudhir from Khurja’s Nayaganj locality, runs a modest grocery shop from his home. He first got a tax notice in 2022. At that time, he explained to authorities that he had no link with any companies. On July 10 this year, however, he received another notice accusing him of reporting sales worth over ₹141 crore.
Sudhir immediately approached police. Khurja Police Station in-charge Pankaj Rai confirmed that a case was filed and investigations are in progress.
Officials explained that PAN card fraud happens when criminals use another person’s details to open accounts, form shell firms, take loans, or avoid taxes. Victims usually realize the fraud only after sudden notices or calls.
Experts recommend checking credit reports often and linking PAN with Aadhaar to reduce risks. For Sudhir, this fraud turned into a shocking battle to prove his innocence and save his livelihood.
