In a startling case of suspected identity fraud, a roadside washerman in Ajmer has been served a notice by the Income Tax Department over alleged financial transactions exceeding Rs. 598 crore, purportedly linked to large-scale diamond trading.

Jitendra Kumar, who earns his livelihood by washing and ironing clothes in the Ramganj area, has denied any connection to the transactions. He stated that the bank account cited in the notice does not belong to him and expressed shock at the scale of the alleged dealings.

According to Kumar, he had lost his PAN card approximately two years ago while attending a function in Pali. He suspects that his identity may have been misused to open or operate the bank account through which the massive transactions were routed.

The Income Tax Department has also issued a notice to the manager of the private bank where the account is reportedly held, seeking clarification regarding the account’s ownership and the unusually high-value transactions.

Kumar’s legal counsel, advocate Rakesh Thada, confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Ganj police station. The complaint names the bank and the unidentified individual allegedly operating the account.

“We have filed an FIR to ensure a thorough investigation and to establish the truth. Prima facie, it appears that some businessman from Pali may have used Kumar’s credentials to run the account, possibly in connection with a Surat-based diamond trading firm,” Thada said.

The development has caused significant distress to Kumar, who says he has been making repeated visits to the police station and consulting lawyers in an attempt to clear his name.

“I am deeply परेशान (disturbed). For the past several days, I have been running around police stations and legal offices. I am unable to focus on my work,” Kumar told reporters.

Police officials have acknowledged the complaint and stated that an investigation is underway to ascertain the facts, including the authenticity of the bank account and the alleged misuse of Kumar’s identity.

The case highlights growing concerns around identity theft and misuse of financial documents such as PAN cards in executing high-value fraudulent transactions. Authorities are expected to examine banking records, KYC documentation, and transaction trails to identify those responsible.

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