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A large-scale GST evasion racket has been unearthed in Bareilly after state tax authorities detected a bogus firm that allegedly caused a revenue loss of Rs 72.84 lakh by generating fake invoices and passing on fraudulentITC. Following a departmental probe, the State Tax Department has filed an FIR at Baradari police station, opening a deeper investigation into an organised network of fake firms operating across the district. Fake Firm 'Salim Traders' Obtained GST Registration Using Forged Docu
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FAQ :
The total Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud detected amounts to Rs 72.84 lakh.
The firm accused is 'Salim Traders'.
Salim Traders allegedly secured GST registration using forged documents and a false address, then generated fake invoices to pass on fraudulent ITC.
The firm generated fake invoices worth approximately Rs 4 crore within two months.
Authorities believe this is part of a well-coordinated GST fraud syndicate, with over 60 other bogus firms potentially linked to the same network.
The State Tax Department has filed an FIR at the Baradari police station and is conducting a deeper investigation.
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