CGST unearths a racket of GST fraud and fake ITC of approx. 99 crores



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Central GST Ghaziabad has uncovered a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud involving fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to approximately £99 crores. The racket, which began its investigation in December 2020, involved the creation of numerous bogus firms using multiple PANs, mobile numbers, and bank accounts. Two individuals, Naresh Kumar and Roopak Vashistha, have been arrested in connection with the fraud, with investigations revealing over 50 bogus firms across multiple jurisdictions. The total value of goods involved in the fraud is estimated at around £628 crores, and further investigations are ongoing.

CENTRAL GST COMMISSIONERATE,GHAZIABAD ARRESTS ONE PERSON INVOLVED IN A GST FRAUD CASE REGISTERED IN DECEMBER 2020 INVOLVING TAXABLE VALUE or RS. 628 CRORES AND AVAILMENT AND UTIMATION OP FAKE INPUT TAX CREDIT OF APPROX RS 99 CRORES On the basis of information shared by Chief Commissioner Office,
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1999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)

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2 Years PLAN
3499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)

3 Months PLAN
999
(Excl. of GST ₹179)

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FAQ :

The total taxable value involved in the GST fraud is approximately £628 crores, with fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to about £99 crores.

Two individuals, Naresh Kumar and Roopak Vashistha, have been arrested by CGST Ghaziabad in connection with the GST fraud.

Bogus firms were created using multiple PAN cards, mobile numbers, and bank accounts to facilitate the fraud.

Roopak Vashistha is allegedly involved in creating fake/bogus firms for the availment and utilisation of fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the strength of invoices without the receipt of any goods.

Yes, investigations revealed 11 bogus firms registered under Roopak Vashistha's PAN, and it's suspected there are over 50 bogus firms in multiple jurisdictions linked to the mobile numbers and bank accounts used.

Naresh Kumar was arrested on 21.04.2021 and a prosecution complaint was filed. Roopak Vashistha was arrested on 10.03.2022 and ordered judicial custody until 23.03.2022.




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