DGGI Uncovers ₹70 Crore GST Fraud in Guwahati

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati, exposed a ₹70 crore fake invoicing scam involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.

Natwar Kumar Jalan, a partner at M/s Yash Associates, was arrested for using ₹10 crore in fake ITC through bogus invoices issued by over a dozen shell firms. Jalan’s bail plea was denied, and he was placed in 14-day judicial custody.

The scam involved creating false invoices without actual goods or services to fraudulently reduce tax liability. Authorities confirmed this is part of a broader scheme, with further arrests expected as investigations continue.