GST Evasion of Rs 1.88 Lakh Crore Detected by CGST Officers in April-Dec 2024



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Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officers have uncovered a significant amount of GST evasion, detecting ₹1.88 lakh crore in cases between April and December 2024. During this period, 72,393 cases were identified, leading to the arrest of 132 individuals and the recovery of ₹20,128 crore. This follows a trend of increasing evasion detection, with ₹2.30 lakh crore found in the previous financial year. The government has been actively combating fake GST registrations through nationwide drives, uncovering substantial amounts of evaded tax and making arrests.

The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officers detected GST evasion worth ₹1.88 lakh crore in 72,393 cases during April-December 2024, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. During the same period, authorities arrested 132 individuals and recovered ₹20,128 crore. Surge in GST Evasion Cases Over the Years The latest data highlights a persistent challenge in tackling tax evasion. In the 2023-24 financial year, CGST officials uncovered GST evasion a
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CGST officers detected GST evasion worth ₹1.88 lakh crore in 72,393 cases during April-December 2024.

Authorities arrested 132 individuals for GST evasion between April and December 2024.

A total of ₹20,128 crore was recovered from GST evasion cases during April-December 2024.

The first drive (May-August 2023) identified 21,808 non-existent GSTINs, detecting ₹24,357 crore in evasion. The second drive (August-October 2024) found 68,393 fake GSTINs and uncovered ₹25,346 crore in evasion.

The main GST tax rate slabs are 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%, with special rates for certain goods like gold and diamonds.




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