GST Fraud Crackdown: Ludhiana Police Register Cases Against 9 Firms
In a major action against alleged GST fraud, Ludhiana Police have registered FIRs against nine firms and businessmen accused of obtaining GST registrations using forged documents and false information. The accused are also suspected of claiming fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) through fake invoices.
The cases were registered at different police stations across the city after state tax officers filed complaints. During a recent departmental scrutiny, officials reportedly found irregularities in GST registrations and misuse of the tax credit system.
Officials said the accused allegedly obtained GST registrations on the basis of fake documents and wrong information. In some cases, they are accused of using the mobile numbers and bank accounts of other persons. These registrations were then allegedly used to issue bogus invoices and claim illegal ITC, causing losses to the government exchequer.
At Daresi police station, an FIR has been registered against Ramandeep Singh, proprietor of Alpha Trading Company. He is accused of obtaining GST registration by providing false information and fabricated documents.
Another FIR was registered at Sahnewal police station against the owner or beneficial owner of CK Industries in Giaspura. The complaint alleges that forged documents, along with another person’s mobile number and bank account, were used to obtain GST registration and claim fraudulent tax credit.
The Daba police have also registered separate cases against the owners or beneficial owners of Pooja Enterprises, Shri Radhe Trading Company and Seetam Enterprises. The companies allegedly used fake documents and other people’s identities to get GST registration and claim fake input tax credit through fake billing.
Police booked Sohanjeet Singh, owner of Khalsa Enterprises, in Shimlapuri under the charges of using fake documents and fake electronic records to get GST registration. Another case was registered against Amit Kumar, owner of Ganpati Packers Industries, for allegedly getting GST benefits through fake documents.
Division No. 6 police have registered an FIR against the owner or beneficial owner of Benipal Industries in Prabhat Nagar, Dholewal. The firm is accused of obtaining GST registration through forged documents and fraudulently availing GST benefits.
Meanwhile, Tibba police booked Krishna Kumar, proprietor of Krishna Trader, on allegations of concealing facts and submitting false information to obtain GST registration.
Officials of the Excise and Taxation Department said the cases highlight the alleged misuse of the GST registration system through forged documents, fake business details and fraudulent ITC claims. They added that bogus invoices were allegedly generated to claim tax benefits in violation of GST rules.
Police have started investigations into all the cases and said further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the probe. Authorities are also examining documents and electronic records to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud.
