ED Conducts Multi-State Raids in Rs 650 Crore Fake ITC Scam



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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched extensive raids across multiple states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as part of an investigation into a substantial Rs 650 crore fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam. These operations aim to dismantle a syndicate suspected of generating fraudulent ITC through fake invoices and shell companies, thereby causing significant revenue loss to the government and potentially involving money laundering. This action follows similar crackdowns on large-scale ITC fraud, underscoring the government's commitment to combating white-collar economic crimes.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched extensive search operations across Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Telangana in connection with a massive Rs 650 crore fake ITC scam, officials confirmed. The raids, led by ED's Guwahati unit in coordination with state police f
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FAQ :

The ED is investigating a large-scale fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam amounting to Rs 650 crore.

The ED's search operations are being conducted across Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

The scam is believed to involve the creation of shell firms and bogus transactions to illegally claim ITC without any actual supply of goods or services.

The searches are being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

These raids highlight the Centre's aggressive stance against economic crimes, particularly those exploiting tax credit loopholes, and are expected to uncover evidence leading to further arrests.

Yes, the ED recently raided 12 locations in connection with a similar Rs 750 crore ITC fraud in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.




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