DGGI Arrests Tax Consultant and Trader in Rs 30 Crore Bogus GST ITC Racket



Quick Summary
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has apprehended two individuals in Gujarat, including a tax consultant and advocate named Rohit Sanghani, and a trader, Vishal Gondaliya, for their alleged roles in a significant bogus input tax credit (ITC) racket. The operation uncovered fraudulent GST claims totalling nearly Rs 30 crore, stemming from fake billing and non-genuine GST registrations. The arrests are considered particularly noteworthy as a tax professional is accused of actively facilitating such fraud.

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested two individuals in Gujarat for their alleged involvement in a bogus input tax credit (ITC) racket involving fraudulent GST claims worth nearly Rs 30 crore. The arrests were made on Saturday by the Surat Zonal Unit of DGGI following an extensive investigation into fake billing and non-genuine GST registrations. The accused have been identified as Rohit Sanghani, a Jamnagar-based tax consultant and advocate, and Vishal Gondaliya, pro
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN - Rs.1999
1799
(Excl. of GST ₹323)

2 Years PLAN - Rs.3499
3149
(Excl. of GST ₹566)

BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN - Rs.4999
4499
(Excl. of GST ₹809)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience. 07941056694

FAQ :

Rohit Sanghani, a tax consultant and advocate from Jamnagar, and Vishal Gondaliya, proprietor of R D Enterprise, have been arrested.

The fraudulent GST claims involved in the racket are estimated to be worth nearly Rs 30 crore.

The fraud involved fake billing and non-genuine GST registrations, leading to the wrongful availment and passing on of fake GST input tax credit (ITC).

The tax consultant, Rohit Sanghani, is accused of creating fake entities, issuing bogus invoices and e-way bills, and earning commissions for facilitating the ITC fraud.

The investigation initially focused on non-genuine firms in Surat and subsequently led to searches in Jamnagar, where fraudulent ITC claims of around Rs 23 crore were detected.

Both Rohit Sanghani and Vishal Gondaliya have been produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »

Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
19 October 2026
Accountant

Jari Saree Center

New Delhi

Others

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 25 October 2026
Article Intern (CA Articleship)

Arpan Bohra & Co

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
13 October 2026
Accountant

Zerdi & Co. Chartered Accountants

Pune

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 17 October 2026
Articled Assistant

RRPM & Associates LLP

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
14 October 2026
GST & TDS ASSISTANT

AGGARWAL SANJAY & ASSOCIATES

New Delhi

B.Com

View Details
Company
10 October 2026
Accounts Associate Level 1

Abic and Mani Chartered Accountants

Kottayam

B.Com

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit

HKC | Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Ludhiana

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 October 2026
Article assistants

Shyam S Gupta and Company

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details