An ONGC official arrested in Ahmedabad has exposed a shocking case of black money laundering using Aadhaar-linked accounts. The accused, identified as Gautam Bhalabhai Solanki, allegedly posed as a judge and misused Aadhaar data to siphon off ₹1.36 crore through a Canara Bank account. Authorities believe the total scam could be worth ₹2 crore or more.
Aadhaar Link to Black Money
The scam surfaced after the Ahmedabad Crime Branch traced suspicious transactions in a Canara Bank account. The account, linked with Aadhaar, was under Solanki’s name, who had falsely presented himself as an ONGC employee.
Investigators found that the accused used digital arrest tactics, such as fake judicial identities and manipulated documents, to avoid detection. The entire process was executed digitally, without any physical bank visits, using false credentials and legal threats.
By impersonating a judge, the accused scared victims and avoided scrutiny for several months. Once unusual transaction patterns were flagged, a deeper probe led to the revelation of this high-profile scam in the Chandkheda area of Ahmedabad.
₹1.36 Crore Seized, More Under Probe
The Crime Branch has seized ₹1.36 crore from the linked accounts so far. Authorities suspect that another ₹64 lakh might have been laundered through other means. The case raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
- Officials suspect the accused may have had help from others in the system.
- More arrests are likely as the investigation unfolds.
- Cyber and financial crime experts are now tracing the full digital network used in the scam.
In Summary
An ONGC official ran an Aadhaar-linked black money scam using fake judicial authority after authorities arrested him in Ahmedabad. The police seized ₹1.36 crore from Canara Bank, with further investigation underway. The case highlights deep flaws in digital verification and banking oversight.
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