CGST Delhi South Commissionerate Busts Bogus Invoice Racket Involving Rs 199.90 Crore



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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

Bogus Invoice Racket Busted: ₹199.90 Crore Fraud Uncovered

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.

Searches on January 12-13, 2026, at the principal place of business, additional sites, and residences uncovered closed/non-existent premises with minimal activity. Statements recorded under Section 70 of CGST Act 2017 revealed the proprietor's father-controlled operations and admitted fake ITC claims.

The persons arrested i.e. proprietor and his father were found to be direct beneficiaries of this evasion. The offence is punishable under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017. The persons arrested were produced before the Duty Magistrate and has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.

The investigation is ongoing to trace the flow of funds and identify any additional beneficiaries.

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.




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