CGST Delhi Crackdowns on a Massive GST Evasion Worth Rs. 16.30 Crore: Mastermind Arrested in Delhi:

CGST Delhi Crackdowns on a Massive GST Evasion Worth Rs. 16.30 Crore: Mastermind Arrested in Delhi The Anti-evasion Branch of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate has recently arrested a key individual accused of planning a massive GST evasion worth around Rs. 16.30 crore. This action was taken after a detailed investigation of the company’s GST returns.

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The investigation concluded that three companies, which are connected and involved in providing manpower and facility management services, were not reporting their correct GST amounts for several years. These companies had charged GST from their clients but did not pay the full amount to the government. Instead, they kept the difference, which is against the rules under the CGST Act, 2017. The key individual was identified as the common director and controller of all three firms. During the investigation, they admitted to tax evasion.

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This act is a serious offence under Section 132 of the CGST Act. Since the amount of evasion is more than Rs. 5 crore, it is considered a cognizable and non-bailable offence. The person has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days by the court. The investigation is still going on to track where the money went and whether other people were involved.