Cracking Down on Fake GST Firms: Two Men Arrested in Southwest Delhi

In a major crackdown on fraudulent financial activities, two men, including a lawyer, were apprehended in southwest Delhi for their alleged involvement in a scheme concerning fake Goods and Services Tax (GST) firms. The duo allegedly used authentic identification documents to set up fictitious GST entities and generate fraudulent invoices.

The operation unraveled when complainant Sumit discovered unauthorized GST registrations linked to his PAN card. This prompted a police investigation, which confirmed the existence of these false firms engaged in business activities worth crores.

Following their arrests in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, it was revealed that the accused manipulated accounts using purchased credentials to fabricate GST bills for clients seeking illegal tax settlements. The arrests mark a significant step in tackling GST-related fraud.

(With inputs from agencies.)