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In a major breakthrough, police have arrested seven individuals allegedly involved in a massive GST tax evasion racket valued at over Rs 524 crore. The scam, which spanned multiple states, was uncovered during an investigation into fraudulent GST registrations and fake business transactions, officials confirmed on Friday. According to DCP (West) Rajarshi Raj Verma, the scam was unearthed after police traced the creation of fake Aadhaar cards and documents back to an e-Mitra and Computer Center
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FAQ :
The GST tax evasion scam is valued at over Rs 524 crore.
Seven individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the scam.
The accused floated 240 bogus firms across several states to fabricate e-way bills and show fictitious transactions, enabling them to fraudulently claim input tax credit and evade GST.
The accused prepared fake Aadhaar cards, forged PAN cards using fake stamps, and other fraudulent identity documents to create fake GST registrations and open bank accounts.
The scam was uncovered during an investigation that traced the creation of fake documents back to an e-Mitra and Computer Center in the Masuriya area of Jodhpur, and it spanned multiple states.
Yes, more arrests are likely as the investigation is ongoing and authorities are working to identify other accomplices.
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