Telangana Commercial Taxes Dept unearthed ITC Fraud of Rs 138 crores



Quick Summary
The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a significant Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud totalling £138 Crores. The alleged perpetrator, Mr. Chanda Sai Kumar, is accused of obtaining GST login details from defunct businesses to generate fraudulent transactions. This scheme allowed other businesses to improperly claim ITC, impacting the integrity of the GST system. Mr. Kumar has been remanded to judicial custody following searches at his premises.

The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department has unveiled a sophisticated Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud orchestrated by Mr. Chanda Sai Kumar. The fraudulent activities, amounting to a staggering Rs. 138 Crores, came to light following a preliminary enquiry conducted by the department, as revealed in a s
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN
1999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)

BEST VALUE
2 Years PLAN
3499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)

3 Months PLAN
999
(Excl. of GST ₹179)

View all CCI PRO benfits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience.

FAQ :

The total value of the Input Tax Credit fraud uncovered in Telangana is Rs. 138 Crores.

Mr. Chanda Sai Kumar, a resident of Jagtial, is accused of orchestrating the ITC fraud.

The fraud was allegedly carried out by acquiring GST login credentials from cancelled taxpayers and using them to generate fraudulent transactions.

Mr. Chanda Sai Kumar has been presented before the Economic Offences Court and remanded to judicial custody.

Legitimate businesses unknowingly availed the fraudulent Input Tax Credit to evade tax payments, jeopardising the GST system's integrity.

The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department uncovered this fraud.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »


Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
09 September 2026
Chartered Accountant

Aviv Global Private Limited

Ahmedabad

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 26 August 2026
Article Assistant

ANIVESH CONSULTANTS LLP

Gurgaon

CA Inter

View Details
Company
28 August 2026
Assistant Manager

NRS AND ASSOCIATES

Kozhikode

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 September 2026
CA Articles

Kothari Jain Patil & Chartered Accountants

Pune

CA Inter

View Details
Company
08 September 2026
Audit Executive

Thammana & Associates

Srikakulam

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 17 August 2026
CA Article Trainee

ASC Group

Noida

CA Inter

View Details
Company
19 August 2026
Chartered Accountant - Financial Consolidation & Reporting

Synergy Keystone

Mumbai

CA

View Details
Company
Featured 11 September 2026
Audit Executive

RBSM Corporate Advisors Private Limited

Pune

CA

View Details