Godhra: In a shocking turn of events, Kinnariben Soni, a teacher at a primary school in Godhra, finds herself entangled in a financial fraud scandal after her PAN card was misused by a fraudster. Despite the illusion of sudden wealth, the situation has left her deeply distressed, with the Income Tax Department now demanding Rs. 72 lakhs in unpaid taxes.
The incident traces back to 2014 when Soni lost her PAN card while traveling from Godhra to Kakanpur for her teaching duties. Though the card was later recovered, it had already been misappropriated by an unidentified individual, who used it to secure a GST number in Delhi.
This fraudulent GST number facilitated several high-value transactions, including the purchase of a luxury watch worth Rs. 6 lakhs in 2016 and gold valued at Rs. 32 lakhs in 2022. These transactions led to substantial tax liabilities, for which the Income Tax Department has now held Soni accountable.
The discovery of this financial misconduct has shaken the teacher, who is now grappling with the sudden and overwhelming tax burden. Initial investigations indicate that the fraudster manipulated Soni’s PAN card after it was briefly lost, exploiting it for large-scale financial dealings.
Local authorities have been notified, and further investigations are underway to identify the culprit and clear Soni’s name from this fraudulent tax notice. Meanwhile, Soni, who had no knowledge of these transactions, is seeking legal recourse to resolve the situation.
This case highlights the growing risks of identity theft and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding personal financial information.
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