GST Intelligence Unit Cracks Down on Fake Invoices Worth Rs 145 Crore in Karnataka



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The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) in Belagavi has uncovered a significant GST fraud totalling approximately Rs 145 crore. The scam involved the creation of fake invoices and fraudulent claims of Input Tax Credit (ITC), leading to an estimated tax evasion of Rs 43 crore. One person has been arrested in connection with the case, with investigations revealing the use of forged documents and shell companies.

DGGI Belagavi Zonal Unit uncovers fraud involving issuance of fake GST invoices of around Rs. 145 crore and tax evasion of Rs. 43 crore; one arrested The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Belagavi Zonal Unit has registered a case and uncovered a GST fraud involving issuance of fake invoices valued at approximately Rs 145 crore, resulting in alleged tax evasion of about Rs 43 crore. One individual has been arrested in connection with the case. Preliminary findings indicate that
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FAQ :

The DGGI Belagavi Zonal Unit has uncovered fake GST invoices valued at approximately Rs 145 crore.

The alleged tax evasion resulting from this fraud is estimated to be around Rs 43 crore.

Yes, one individual has been arrested in connection with the case.

The fraud involved creating fake GST registrations using forged documents, issuing fake invoices, and fraudulently availing and passing on Input Tax Credit (ITC). Shell entities with no genuine business operations were used to generate these fake invoices and e-way bills.

Officers recovered documents including a mobile phone, forged documents, fictitious Aadhaar cards, and photographs of signboards of non-functional units.

The accused was arrested in Bengaluru and has been remanded to judicial custody for seven days in Belagavi.




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