Madhya Pradesh egg seller receives Rs 6 crore tax notice in Rs 50 crore GST fraud case

A shocking case of identity theft has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, where a local egg vendor received a tax notice demanding Rs 6 crore. The Income Tax Department alleges that a company registered under his name in Delhi conducted business worth Rs 50 crore between 2022 and 2024 but failed to clear its GST liabilities.

The fraudulent company, Prince Enterprises, was registered in 2022 under Delhi’s State Zone 3, Ward 33. It was involved in trading leather, wood, and iron. Despite generating a massive turnover, the firm did not fulfill its tax obligations, leading authorities to issue a hefty demand against the unsuspecting vendor.

The man at the center of this case, Prince Suman, sells eggs from a street cart in Damoh. Expressing shock over the notice, he stated that he had never been to Delhi and had no knowledge of the company allegedly operating in his name. His father, Shridhar Suman, who runs a small grocery shop, also confirmed that their family has no connection to the business.

Prince recalled that he briefly worked as a laborer in Indore in 2023 but never shared his Aadhaar or PAN card details with anyone. Fearing financial ruin, his family has sought immediate legal intervention. They have filed complaints with both the Income Tax Department and the police, demanding an investigation to expose those responsible for the scam.

Authorities have now launched an investigation to track the individuals behind the fraudulent firm. The Income Tax Department has requested bank statements and financial records from Prince to verify his claims. Meanwhile, legal expert Abhilash Khare has filed a petition highlighting the mistaken identity, urging officials to clear Prince’s name.

With fears growing over such large-scale identity theft scams, experts warn citizens to remain vigilant about their personal documents. As investigations continue, the Sumans hope for a swift resolution, fearing dire consequences if the case drags on.