The Anti Evasion wing of CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has detected a case of Input Tax credit fraud through fake invoices issued by bogus firms. Investigations led to discovering the accused had also been generating bogus e-way bills to back the fake invoices. Over 35 entities are involved in the bogus transactions, involving fake invoicing to the tune of ₹ 214.74 crores and tax evasion of ₹ 38.05 crores.

One person has been arrested on 19.02.2020 and remanded to judicial custody of 14 days.

Further investigations in the matter are in progress.

Input Tax Credit fraud uncovered; bogus invoices and e way bills prompted an arrest and ongoing investigations. The Anti Evasion wing of CGST Delhi South detected Input Tax Credit fraud involving over thirty entities issuing fake invoices supported by fabricated e way bills to wrongfully claim credits; the scheme produced significant invoice values and a resultant tax shortfall. One person was arrested and remanded to judicial custody, and further investigations and evidence-gathering under GST anti evasion procedures are ongoing.