Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Aadhaar, PAN Misused for Fraudulent Transactions in Thane
In Thane, Maharashtra, some people tricked job seekers into giving their Aadhaar, PAN, and photos by promising good jobs.
They then used these documents to create fake companies and bank accounts.
One victim found out when a company was made in his name, and Rs 35 crore was moved through these fake accounts.
The police are now investigating to find out how much money was stolen and who else is involved.
Job aspirants' Aadhaar, PAN, and photos were collected under the pretense of job offers.
A company named 'Jaljyoti Enterprises' was fraudulently registered in a victim's name.
Financial transactions worth Rs 35 crore were carried out through these fake accounts.
The 27-year-old victim from Ambernath reported the misuse of his identity documents.
Police have launched a probe to determine the full extent of the fraud and identify all involved.
- Who
- Job aspirants in Thane, Maharashtra
- What
- Misuse of Aadhaar, PAN, and other identity documents for financial fraud
- When
- Over the past one and a half years
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- To carry out financial transactions worth Rs 35 crore
- Victims
- Job aspirants
- Documents Misused
- Aadhaar, PAN, photographs
- Fraud Amount
- Rs 35 crore
- Company Involved
- Jaljyoti Enterprises
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Accused
- Salma Sayyed and associates
- Victim's Age
- 27 years
- Victim's Residence
- Ambernath area