GST Fraud of Rs 16 Crore: Aadhaar and PAN of Employees Used for Fake ITC



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The Directorate General of GST Intelligence has uncovered a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud totalling Rs 16 crore in Ballari, Karnataka. Investigations revealed a network of shell companies created solely to generate fake invoices and e-way bills, enabling fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims. The perpetrators allegedly misused the Aadhaar and PAN details of employees to establish these bogus entities. One individual, identified as the mastermind, has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Belagavi Zonal Unit, has busted a Rs 16 crore GST fraud involving bogus companies engaged in fraudulent ITC transactions. One person was arrested following search and inspection operations at three locations in Karnataka's Ballari district. Investigations revealed a well-organised network of shell entities created solely to generate fake invoices and e-way bills, without any actual supply of goods or services. These fraudulent documents were u
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FAQ :

The total value of the GST fraud busted was Rs 16 crore.

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Belagavi Zonal Unit, uncovered the fraud.

The fraud took place in Ballari district, Karnataka.

The fraud was carried out by creating shell companies to generate fake invoices and e-way bills for fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims, allegedly using employee Aadhaar and PAN details.

Yes, one person identified as the mastermind behind the fake companies has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

Incriminating documents, including forged rental agreements and letterheads, were seized during searches.




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