A significant crackdown on GST evasion in Gujarat has led to the arrest of a senior journalist, Mahesh Langa of The Hindu, along with over 33 other individuals. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch conducted raids across 14 locations following intelligence from the DGGI, uncovering a scam estimated to be over ₹200 crore. The investigation revealed the use of over 200 fake firms nationwide, with one bogus company, Dhruvi Enterprise, fraudulently obtaining input tax credit through forged documents.
Following a complaint regarding GST evasion, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has taken significant action across the state, conducting raids at 14 locations, including Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Surat, Kheda, and Bhavnagar. The operation was prompted by information from the Directorate General of Goods and Ser
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FAQ :
A senior journalist, Mahesh Langa from The Hindu, and over 33 other individuals have been arrested in connection with the GST scam.
The investigation has so far uncovered a scam exceeding ₹200 crore, with indications that the total fraudulent billing in Gujarat could surpass ₹50,000 crore.
The scam involved over 200 fake firms nationwide, with Dhruvi Enterprise identified as a bogus company that fraudulently obtained input tax credit.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch is conducting the investigation, prompted by information from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI).
Charges have been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 474, and 120(B).