GST tax evasion of Rs 2.66 crore revealed

Kanpur. A case related to GST tax evasion was registered in Police Station Kalyanpur area, in which a case of tax evasion of approximately ₹ 2,66,00,000 came to light. During the investigation, a total of 3 accused have been arrested so far and sent to jail. The first 2 accused were arrested earlier. The third accused Deepak alias Mowgli is being arrested today and sent to jail.

Aadhaar card, PAN card and mobile phone have been recovered from the possession of accused Deepak alias Mowgli. Investigation revealed the fact that a fake company named “Apoorva Training Company” was formed by the accused. Fake ITC (Input Tax Credit) was issued by showing supply of peanuts and other items through this fake company. On this basis, tax evasion of approximately ₹ 2.66 crore was availed.

In the said case, a case was registered by the GST Department officials, which is being investigated by the Crime Branch. During interrogation, it was also revealed that the main accused of the gang is Rakesh Sahu, who is currently absconding and is reported to be in Jhansi. The police team is actively trying to arrest him. This is an organized gang, in which apart from the main accused, other members were acting as subsidiaries.

During the investigation, the role of 5 to 7 suspicious companies has also come to light, through which fake transactions and ITC claims were made. The related transporter and documents are also being thoroughly investigated. Legal action will be taken against those persons/companies whose documents are found to be fake. The investigation of the case is in progress and soon the entire gang will be exposed and action will be taken to dispose of the case.

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