GST Intelligence Cracks Down on Rs 500 Crore Scam, Arrests Suspect in Kolkata



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The Jamshedpur GST Intelligence team has arrested Shiv Kumar Deora in Kolkata as part of a major investigation into a Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam. The scam is believed to involve over 20 fake companies and fraudulent transactions potentially worth up to Rs 780 crore, with estimates suggesting the total fraud could reach Rs 2000 crore. This arrest is part of a wider national effort to combat widespread GST fraud and protect India's financial systems.

The diligent efforts of the Jamshedpur GST Intelligence team have culminated in a significant breakthrough with the arrest of Shiv Kumar Deora in Kolkata. This arrest has unveiled a complex GST scam potentially exceeding Rs 500 crore, exposing the fraudulent establishment of over 20 fake companies a
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Shiv Kumar Deora was arrested in Kolkata by the Jamshedpur GST Intelligence team.

The scam is believed to involve fraudulent transactions totaling Rs 780 crore, with the potential total fraud estimated to reach Rs 2000 crore. The initial investigation points to a scam exceeding Rs 500 crore.

Over 20 fake companies were established as part of the fraudulent scheme.

The fake companies were established across major Indian cities.

The Finance Ministry and tax administrations are implementing comprehensive measures, including a nationwide crackdown, to identify and remove illicit activities from the GST ecosystem and uphold fiscal transparency.




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