Massive GST Scam: 5 Arrested for Rs 156 Crore Fake Invoice Fraud



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Nagpur's Crime Branch has arrested five individuals in connection with a staggering Rs 156 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam. The accused allegedly operated between 60-70 fake companies to facilitate illegal hawala transactions, online gaming, and to claim fraudulent GST refunds. The operation involved using victims' identity documents to open shell companies for fictitious transactions and subsequent refund claims.

The Crime Branch of Nagpur unearthed a massive Rs 156 crore GST fraud involving a network of businessmen who operated over 60-70 fake companies to conduct illegal hawala transactions, online gaming activities and claim fraudulent GST refunds. Following an overnight operation that began late Saturday and continued till early Sunday, the police arrested five accused: Bunty Shahu, Jayesh Shahu, Anand Harde, Rushi Lakhani, and Brijkishor Maniyar. They were produced before a magistrate on Sunday and
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FAQ :

The massive GST scam involved approximately Rs 156 crore.

Five people have been arrested in connection with the scam.

The accused allegedly used fake companies, forged documents, and bogus invoices to claim fraudulent GST refunds and conduct illegal transactions.

Yes, the complaint states that victims' PAN and Aadhaar details were used to open fake firms in their names for fraudulent transactions.

Authorities believe the fraud has links to illegal hawala transactions and online gambling activities.

The arrests were made following an overnight operation, and the accused were produced before a magistrate on Sunday and remanded to police custody until May 22.




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