Police Nab Kingpin in Multi-Crore GST Scam in Delhi



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Sirsa police have arrested Padam Bansal, the alleged mastermind behind a multi-crore GST scam, in Delhi. The scam involved creating 21 shell companies using fake documents to fraudulently claim input tax credits and secure refunds totalling ₹6 crore. Bansal and his family members, including his son Amit, wife Asha Rani, and nephews, were previously implicated. A Special Investigation Team has made 18 arrests, including two government officials.

In a significant breakthrough, the Sirsa police have apprehended the mastermind behind a multi-crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam, identified as Padam Bansal, in a targeted operation conducted in Delhis Dwarka area. The arrest marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into a complex web of fraudulent activities involving several individuals and entities. Padam Bansal, the prime accused in the case, was presented before a local court in Sirsa on Friday, subsequently being
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Padam Bansal, identified as the mastermind behind the multi-crore GST scam, has been arrested by Sirsa police in Delhi.

The ill-gotten gains from the fraudulent GST operation reportedly amount to a staggering ₹6 crore.

They created 21 shell companies using counterfeit Aadhaar and PAN details to generate fake e-way bills and fraudulently claim input tax credits from the government.

Yes, Padam Bansal's son Amit Bansal, wife Asha Rani, and nephews Kapil and Mahesh Bansal have also been implicated. The Special Investigation Team has made a total of 18 arrests, including two government officials.

The accused strategically spread their operations across Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.




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