The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has launched a major investigation into a large GST fraud scheme that involves over 200 fake companies across India.
Based on information from the DGGI, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch conducted simultaneous raids at 14 locations, including Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Surat, Kheda, and Bhavnagar. The operation targeted individuals linked to this significant GST fraud, leading to the detention of over 33 key players who are believed to have set up 12 fake companies.
One of those arrested is journalist Mahesh Langa, the son of a well-known MLA from Saurashtra. He was taken into custody based on a complaint from GST authorities, which accused him of using false documents. The Crime Branch is seizing relevant documents and will carry out a detailed investigation.
Sources indicate that the investigation is taking place across 33 locations and focuses on fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims amounting to crores of rupees. Authorities have identified several builders and operators connected to the scam. Some of the companies and individuals involved include:
- Arham Steel: Nimesh Vora, Hetalbehan Vora
- Om Construction Company: Rajendrasinh Saravaia, Vanrajsinh Saravaia, Brijrajsinh Saravaia, Hitvarajsinh Saravaia
- Shree Kankeswari Enterprise: Kalubhai Wagh, Prafulbhai Waja, Manan Waja, Jayeshbhai Waja, Vijay Wagh
- Raj Infra: Ratnadeepsinh Dodia, Jayeshkumar Sutaria, Arvinand Sutaria
- Haresh Construction Company: Nilesh Nasit, Jyotish Gondalia, Prabhaben Gondalia
- D.A. Enterprise: Langa Manojkumar Rambhai, Vinubhai Natubhai Patel
- Ethiraj Construction Pvt. Ltd.: Nilesh Nasit, Jyotish Gondalia, Prabhaben Gondalia
- B.J. Odedara: Bhagirath Odedara, Bhojabhai Odedara, Keshubhai Odedara, Bhojabhai Jessabhai Odedara, Abhabhai Jessabhai Odedara
- R.M. Dasa Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.: Nathabhai Dasa, Ramanbhai Dasa
- Aryan Associates: Ajay Barad, Vijaykumar Barad, Ramesh Kalabhai Barad
- Prithvi Builders: Paresh Pradipbhai Dodhia
- Paresh Pradipbhai Dodia Builders: Paresh Dodia
These individuals are accused of creating shell companies to file fraudulent tax claims and avoid GST payments. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected as authorities dig deeper into this large-scale financial fraud.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch's press release stated that there seems to be a well-organized group behind these fraudulent activities, causing significant financial losses to the government through fake billing, forged documents, and misrepresentation. The legal process is underway, and the investigation continues.
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