The CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested two individuals, including a proprietor and his father, for their involvement in a significant tax evasion scheme. They are accused of fraudulently claiming approximately ₹8.52 crore in Input Tax Credit (ITC) by using bogus invoices totalling ₹199.90 crore, without any actual goods being supplied. Investigations revealed that the operations were controlled by the proprietor's father, who admitted to the fake ITC claims. Both have been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days as the investigation continues to trace the money trail.
CGST Delhi South Commissionerate arrests two people for fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) of around ₹8.52 crore through bogus invoices of ₹199.90 crore
The Anti-Evasion Branch of the Central Goods Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested the key persons for fraudulent availment of ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to approximately ₹8.52 crore through bogus invoices of ₹199.90 crore without actual receipt of goods.
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FAQ :
The CGST Delhi South Commissionerate arrested the proprietor of a business and his father.
The bogus invoices involved a total value of ₹199.90 crore.
Approximately ₹8.52 crore of ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) was fraudulently claimed.
No, the bogus invoices were created without the actual receipt of goods.
The arrested individuals were produced before the Duty Magistrate and have been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
No, the investigation is ongoing to trace the flow of funds and identify any additional beneficiaries.