A major identity theft and financial fraud case has surfaced in Deoria district, where a fake company was allegedly registered in the name of a local resident without his knowledge and then used to secure a ₹10 crore bank loan.
The victim, Devesh Mishra of Badka village in the Barhaj area, claims he had no information about the firm, GST registration or loan transaction linked to his identity.
Fake Firm Registered in Victim’s Name
The case came to light during a property verification exercise by revenue department officials.
When Devesh Mishra’s name appeared in official records, authorities contacted him. He then discovered that a firm named D.M. Enterprises had allegedly been registered using his identity.
He immediately submitted a written complaint to the District Magistrate and senior officials, after which an investigation was initiated.
GST Registration and ₹10 Crore Loan Under Probe
Preliminary findings revealed that a GST registration exists in Devesh Mishra’s name.
Investigators believe the registration was allegedly used to facilitate a ₹10 crore loan in the name of the fake company.
The mobile number, email ID and bank account linked to the GST records reportedly do not belong to the victim.
Only Aadhaar credentials appear to have been used for verification, raising serious concerns over identity misuse and gaps in KYC checks.
Police Trace Loan and Bank Records
Police have registered a case and launched a formal investigation.
Officials confirmed that no suspicious transactions were found in the victim’s personal bank account.
The probe is now focused on identifying the bank that sanctioned the loan and tracing the account where the ₹10 crore loan amount was transferred.
Wider Fraud Network Suspected
Authorities suspect the case may involve a larger network engaged in identity theft, GST manipulation and banking fraud.
Investigators are examining:
- GST registration records
- Bank loan documents
- Digital KYC trails
- Mobile number and email substitutions
- Loan disbursal accounts
- Possible forged documents
Officials are also checking whether insiders at financial institutions or intermediary agencies helped process the loan.
Aadhaar-Based e-KYC Under Scrutiny
Early indications suggest Aadhaar-based e-KYC may have been used to complete the company registration.
However, other critical details such as phone number, email ID and bank account were allegedly altered or substituted.
This has raised concerns about how fraudsters may exploit verification gaps to create fake business identities.
Why Forensic Review Matters
Identity theft cases involving GST registration, fake firms and large bank loans require detailed document tracing, digital verification and fund-flow analysis. Professional forensic audit services can help uncover forged records, identify suspicious transactions and support fraud investigations.
Shunyatax Global Insight
At Shunyatax Global, we believe identity protection and financial verification are now critical safeguards for individuals and businesses. The Deoria case shows how stolen credentials can be used to create fake entities, manipulate GST records and trigger large-scale banking fraud.
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