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A modest confectioner from Bulandshahr is facing an unbelievable Rs 141 crore tax notice that left his family devastated. Investigations reveal Delhi-based companies fraudulently used his identity documents to conduct massive transactions. This isn't the first time he's been targeted, having received a similar notice back in 2022. Cybercrime experts warn this pattern shows organized networks specifically prey on digitally illiterate small traders.

Key Points: Bulandshahr Confectioner Gets Rs 141 Crore Tax Notice After Document Theft

  • Small confectioner Sudhir Gupta shocked by Rs 141 crore tax notice
  • Delhi companies misused his Aadhaar and PAN for fraud
  • FIR lodged as police investigate document misuse case
  • Similar notice received in 2022 showing repeated targeting
  • Cyber experts warn of organized networks targeting small traders
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Bulandshahr confectioner receives Rs 141 crore Income Tax notice, FIR lodged over misuse of documents

A small sweet shop owner in UP's Bulandshahr receives massive Rs 141 crore tax notice after Delhi firms misuse his Aadhaar and PAN for fraudulent transactions.

"It is unimaginable. I am just a small businessman. I have never done business of crores - Sudhir Gupta"

Bulandshahr

, Sep 1 (IANS) In a bizarre case, a small confectioner in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district has been served an Income Tax (IT) notice of Rs 141 crore, leaving his family shocked and distressed.

Sudhir Gupta, who runs a modest sweet shop in the Nayaganj area of Khurja Nagar Kotwali in Bulandshahr, received a notice from the Income Tax Department accusing him of tax evasion amounting to Rs 1,41,28,47,126.

Gupta said his family went into shock on seeing the notice. He said that he had never carried out such massive transactions.

"It is unimaginable. I am just a small businessman. I have never done business of crores, let alone billions of rupees. Suddenly, such a big notice came, and my entire family is devastated," Gupta told IANS.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that some Delhi-based companies allegedly misused Gupta’s Aadhaar and PAN cards to conduct transactions worth billions of rupees. By fraudulently using his documents, the companies showed large-scale business dealings and shifted the liability of tax evasion onto him.

The victim filed a written complaint at the local police station, following which an FIR was registered and an investigation initiated.

Gupta added that this was not the first such incident -- he had received a similar notice in 2022 as well.

"We request the police to ensure justice and take strict action against the culprits. It seems someone used my Aadhaar and PAN to open firms and carry out huge transactions without paying taxes," Gupta added.

Police officials said the matter is under investigation and assured the family that corrective action would be taken.

Meanwhile, Gupta continues to live under stress, awaiting clarity from authorities.

Cybercrime experts have warned that the fake identification and forged documents point to organised networks of criminal activity, often targeting small traders and labourers who are not digitally literate.

- IANS

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Priya S
My heart goes out to Sudhir Gupta and his family. The mental trauma they must be going through is unimaginable. This is why digital literacy is so important for small business owners. Hope the police catch the culprits soon 🙏
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Aman W
This happened to him in 2022 as well? That means the system failed him twice! Income Tax department should have better verification processes before sending such massive notices to small traders. Due diligence is missing completely.
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Sarah B
As someone working in cybersecurity, I see this pattern often. Organized crime rings target people who aren't tech-savvy. The government needs to run awareness campaigns about document safety, especially in smaller towns and rural areas.
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Vikram M
This is why I'm scared of linking Aadhaar everywhere. We're forced to provide our documents but there's no proper security. The companies misusing documents should be fined heavily and their directors put behind bars.
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Nikhil C
While this is terrible, I must say the Income Tax department should have basic checks. How can they believe a sweet shop owner in Bulandshahr is doing business worth hundreds of crores? Common sense is missing in our bureaucracy sometimes.

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