Farmer Shocked by Rs 14.66 Crore Tax Fraud in His Name in Budaun

A farmer from Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, is embroiled in a Rs 14.66 crore tax fraud after a deceitful firm used his name in Delhi. Despite never establishing a business there, he received tax notices. Authorities have established a team to investigate the fraud and ensure justice.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Budaun | Updated: 04-04-2026 15:21 IST | Created: 04-04-2026 15:21 IST
Farmer Shocked by Rs 14.66 Crore Tax Fraud in His Name in Budaun
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A farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun was left baffled after being hit with tax notices totaling Rs 14.66 crore, claimed to be from a fraudulent firm misusing his name in Delhi.

The district authorities, noting the farmer's formal complaint, have launched an investigation led by a two-member team comprising the Additional District Magistrate (Finance) and the Deputy Commissioner (GST).

Despite attempts to report the issue, local police have yet to log his concern, exacerbating the farmer's dilemma. The ongoing inquiry aims to identify the perpetrators and administer justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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