DGGI Arrests Man for Rs 37.2 Crore Fake ITC Fraud



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The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) in Coimbatore has arrested an individual involved in a significant fake input tax credit (ITC) fraud totalling ₹37.2 crore. The accused allegedly created a network of fake businesses to generate and pass on fraudulent invoices, using the fake ITC to reduce his tax liabilities. Authorities seized numerous documents and items suggesting a sophisticated operation, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.

In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, officials from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Coimbatore, have arrested an individual for availing of fake input tax credit amounting to ₹37.2 crore and passing on fake input tax credit worth ₹65.42 crore. Details of the Operation According to a press release from the DGGI, the arrest followed an extensive search operation conducted on Wednesday at the residence and business premises of the accused. Acting on specific intellig
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An individual has been arrested by officials from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Coimbatore.

The arrested individual is accused of availing fake input tax credit amounting to ₹37.2 crore and passing on fake input tax credit worth ₹65.42 crore.

The accused allegedly issued fake invoices through four companies he owned, which ostensibly supplied bazar scrap to TMT bar manufacturers, to avail and utilise fake input tax credit.

Officials seized PAN cards of 17 individuals, Aadhaar cards of 20 individuals, a weigh bridge printer, bank passbooks for 21 accounts, cheque books for 41 accounts, seals of 16 firms, and multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and debit cards.

No, investigations are ongoing, and the DGGI is working to trace the entire network involved. Further arrests and recoveries are anticipated.

The DGGI aims to combat tax fraud, protect the integrity of the tax system, and deter similar fraudulent activities by prosecuting offenders.




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