GST Department Nabs Key Accused in Rs 10 Crore ITC Scam in Vikhroli

Last updated: 22 July 2025


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The Maharashtra State Tax Department has apprehended Santosh Vitthal Londhe from Vikhroli in connection with a fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam totalling over £10 crore. Londhe, representing M/s Santosh Enterprises, allegedly claimed fake ITC without any genuine supply of goods or services. In a separate incident, CGST Palghar busted a bogus invoicing scam amounting to £18.66 crore, leading to another arrest.

The Maharashtra State Tax Department and Central GST (CGST) authorities have arrested two individuals in separate cases of fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scams, cumulatively amounting to over Rs 28.6 crore. Maharashtra GST Nabs Vikhroli Resident in Rs 10 Crore ITC Fraud The Maharashtra State Tax De
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FAQ :

Santosh Vitthal Londhe, a 44-year-old resident of Vikhroli, was arrested by the Maharashtra State Tax Department.

The fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) in the Vikhroli case amounted to £10.03 crore.

Santosh Vitthal Londhe allegedly availed and passed on fraudulent ITC without any actual supply of goods or services, using a firm that did not exist at its registered address.

Yes, the CGST Palghar Commissionerate uncovered a bogus invoicing scam involving £18.66 crore in fraudulent ITC.

Authorities are using data analytics, real-time invoice matching, and e-way bill monitoring to detect suspicious transactions and curb fake ITC rackets.




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