The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has filed a detailed 299-page chargesheet against Tushar Raheja in a Rs 7.18 crore GST evasion case, marking a significant development in the ongoing crackdown on fake billing and fraudulent ITC claims. The chargesheet was submitted before Special Chief Judicial Magistrate Kumud Lata Tripathi, who has taken cognisance of the case and ordered the commencement of trial. The next hearing is scheduled for November 24.
According to Special Public Prosecutor Ambarish Tandon, Investigation Officer Subodh Singh filed the chargesheet last Tuesday. Raheja, a resident of Panipat in Haryana, was arrested by DGGI on September 13 and has since been lodged in Kanpur district jail.
Accused Created Eight Bogus Firms to Claim Fake ITC
The investigation revealed that Raheja allegedly created eight fake firms and used forged invoices to claim fraudulent ITC totalling Rs 7.18 crore. Of this, he is accused of evading Rs 5.90 crore in taxes through fabricated transactions.
Raheja was produced before the court via video conferencing. After reviewing the chargesheet, the court directed the special prosecutor to provide necessary case documents to the accused as part of the trial process.
Related Arrests: CA and Advocate Also Booked in Rs 79.18 Crore Evasion Case
In a related case, the DGGI also arrested:
- Chartered Accountant Lokesh Haseeja, and
- Advocate Aman Jindal,
both from Sonipat, Haryana. They have been accused of involvement in a massive Rs 79.18 crore GST evasion case. Both were denied bail by the court and remain in Kanpur district jail. The chargesheet against them is yet to be filed.
DGGI Intensifies Crackdown on Fake Billing Rackets
The latest chargesheet underscores the government's ongoing efforts to curb GST fraud, fake billing networks, and fraudulent ITC claims, which continue to cause revenue losses running into thousands of crores. Authorities have significantly tightened investigations and enforcement actions across states.
With the trial set to begin on November 24, the case is expected to bring further clarity on the scale of the racket and the roles of the accused involved.
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