UP STF man accused in Rs 15,000-crore GST scam from Haryana

Key Highlights

• He was wanted in a GST scam case worth Rs 15,000 crore and was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000.” According to the STF, the accused allegedly procured Permanent Account Number (PAN) details of unsuspecting individuals and fraudulently obtained GST registrations in their names.
• Using these GST numbers, he and his associates allegedly created around 3,500 fake firms and generated bogus GST invoices and e-way bills to fraudulently claim input tax credit, causing substantial loss to the government exchequer.
• The matter came to light after a fake firm was allegedly registered using the PAN details of a senior journalist associated with a popular television news programme.
• Following a complaint lodged at Sector 20 police station in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, an investigation was initiated and several arrests were made.
• However, the accused had been absconding since then, officials said.