8 months ago
Film Producer Accuses Fraudsters of Seizing Control via Fake Digital Signature
A film producer named Amit Gaur bought a company called Aaditibhumi Ventures Pvt.
Ltd.
in 2021.
He trusted his accountant to handle the money while he was traveling.
Later, he found out that someone had used a fake digital signature to pretend to be him and take control of his company.
They changed the company's address, appointed fake directors, and even opened a bank account in his name without his permission.
Amit got a scary message telling him to stop complaining or else.
The police have now filed a case against the people involved.
Film producer Amit Gaur alleged that fraudsters took control of his company, Aaditibhumi Ventures Pvt. Ltd., using forged digital signatures and fake director appointments.
Gaur discovered irregularities in the company's bank accounts after receiving an Income Tax Department notice and found an unknown bank account opened in his name.
Fraudsters changed the company's registered address and appointed themselves as directors using a forged Digital Signature Certificate created through a fake video KYC.
Gaur received a threatening message from a number linked to one of the accused, warning him to withdraw his complaint.
An FIR has been registered against Pravin Kumar Pathak, Sawant Ramachal Yadav, Rajiv Ranjan, CA Aditya Kumar Jha, CA Basant Kumar Pradhan, and others involved in the conspiracy.
- Who
- Film producer Amit Rajinderprasad Gaur
- What
- Alleged fraud involving forged digital signatures and fake director appointments to seize control of his company
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- Irregularities noticed in early 2024, fraudulent activities occurred in 2025, FIR registered in January 2026
- Why
- To illegally take control of the company and siphon funds
Key facts
- Victim
- Amit Rajinderprasad Gaur
- Company
- Aaditibhumi Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
- Purchase Price
- ₹80,000
- Purchase Date
- March 2021
- Fraudsters
- Pravin Kumar Pathak, Sawant Ramachal Yadav, Rajiv Ranjan, CA Aditya Kumar Jha, CA Basant Kumar Pradhan
- Charges
- Cheating, forgery, digital identity theft, criminal breach of trust, conspiracy
- FIR Registered
- Yes, by Bangur Nagar Police
Quotes
Vinit Kumar
Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO)
“The case came to light after the elderly victim received a call from a man posing as a senior officer from Lucknow Police headquarters, who claimed that two arrest warrants had been issued against him in a money laundering case.”
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“The victim was then placed under continuous WhatsApp video surveillance and instructed not to leave his house or contact anyone.”
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