The Special Task Force of Assam Police, working with State GST Department investigators, has busted a multi-state tax evasion syndicate accused of causing losses of more than ₹47 crore to the public exchequer.
The coordinated operation involved raids across Assam, West Bengal and Bihar, leading to the arrest of eight suspects allegedly involved in creating, distributing and using fake invoices and bogus e-way bills.
Fake Invoices and Bogus E-Way Bills Used
According to investigators, the syndicate operated by creating fabricated business invoices and fake electronic way bills without any actual movement of goods.
These documents allegedly did not correspond to real production, warehouse activity or transportation.
Officials said the group used credentials of non-existent taxpayers and old commercial identifiers linked to businesses whose GST registrations had already been cancelled or suspended.
₹21.06 Crore Fake ITC Allegedly Claimed
The GST Department’s complaint alleged that the network fraudulently claimed Input Tax Credit benefits over several financial years.
The alleged fraud continued from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Investigators calculated that the syndicate processed fraudulent ITC worth ₹21.06 crore.
After adding statutory interest of ₹26.65 crore, penalties and administrative fines, the total recovery liability was estimated at ₹47.71 crore.
Raids Conducted in Guwahati, Kolkata and Patna
Following electronic surveillance, data audits and location mapping, the STF carried out synchronized raids across multiple cities.
Teams conducted operations in Guwahati, Kolkata and Patna, arresting eight suspects linked to the alleged tax fraud network.
Three key accused were produced before a judicial magistrate’s court in Guwahati, where prosecutors secured seven-day police custody for further interrogation.
Probe Now Focuses on End Beneficiaries
Officials said the arrests represent only the primary operational layer of the network.
Investigators are now examining seized electronic ledgers, digital signatures, phone records and transaction data.
The next stage of the probe will focus on identifying the business houses and ultimate beneficiaries that allegedly purchased or used fake bills to evade tax liabilities.
Why GST Record Accuracy Matters
Fake invoice networks often exploit weak documentation, poor vendor verification and unmonitored transaction trails.
Businesses must maintain accurate GST records, verify suppliers, reconcile invoices and ensure that ITC claims are backed by genuine transactions. Professional bookkeeping services in india can help companies maintain clean records, track GST compliance and reduce exposure to tax fraud investigations.
Shunyatax Global Insight
At Shunyatax Global, we believe strong bookkeeping and compliance systems are essential for protecting businesses from tax risks. The multi-state GST raid shows how data-driven enforcement is becoming more aggressive against fake invoicing and ITC fraud.
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