Fake Aadhaar, PAN Used to Float 100+ Bogus Firms in Rs. 1000 Crore GST Fraud, 5 Arrested In Meerut

The accused—Ratan Ram, Omprakash, Hanuman Ram, Budharam, and Bheraram—are residents of Goliya village in Barmer district of Rajasthan. They were arrested in a joint operation by the Meerut STF and Muzaffarnagar police.

According to investigators, the accused used forged identity documents to register fake companies on the GSTN portal. These shell firms were then used to issue invoices without any actual supply of goods or services. The fake transactions enabled their clients to wrongfully claim ITC, effectively laundering money and evading taxes.

Accused Sent to Judicial Custody

After being presented in court, all five accused were sent to judicial custody. During the investigation, digital devices, fake IDs, and company records were seized. Officials said these materials are crucial evidence in unearthing the broader network behind the scam.

Arrests Made in Muzaffarnagar and Delhi

The STF traced the accused to different locations, including Delhi’s Nangloi and rural parts of Muzaffarnagar. The operation was based on technical surveillance and specific intelligence inputs. Authorities believe the arrested individuals are part of a larger syndicate that has been operating across state borders.

Wider Probe Underway

The case has now been handed over to the STF for deeper investigation. Officials are probing possible links with other traders, financial intermediaries, and GST consultants. Recovery and penalty proceedings are expected to follow soon.