JAIPUR: The Enforcement Branch of the Commercial Tax Department has unearthed a major GST evasion and fake billing racket. In a significant crackdown, the department has arrested Nitesh Kumar Singhal, a resident of the Murlipura area in Jaipur. He is accused of defrauding the state exchequer of ₹13.46 crore by illegally claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) through a network of bogus firms.
How the Scam Was Orchestrated
The investigation revealed that Nitesh Kumar Singhal, who was operating a firm named ‘M/s Jaipur Traders,’ had systematically constructed a web of fraudulent billing. The accused allegedly colluded with various other firms based in Jaipur to issue fake invoices and submitted illicit claims for Input Tax Credit in violation of GST Act provisions. During a detailed audit of these transactions, the department successfully exposed the entire scam.
Strict Departmental Action
Acting under Section 69 of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017, the Enforcement Branch arrested the accused and produced him before the Special Court (Economic Offenses) in Jaipur. The court has ordered the accused to be sent to judicial custody. The department is now conducting a thorough investigation into the roles of other associated individuals and suspicious firms to fully dismantle the network.
This operation was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal (Joint Commissioner, Enforcement Branch-I) by a special team comprising Assistant Commissioners Dinesh Kumar Soni and Manoj Kumar Gora, along with State Tax Officers Himanshu Lodi and Vikramaditya Chauhan.
Department’s Stance
The Commercial Tax Department has clarified that its campaign against tax evasion and fake billing will continue with full rigor. The department’s primary objective is to maintain a transparent revenue system and crack down on elements involved in tax fraud. The recent increase in active investigations into fake billing cases has caused significant concern among tax evaders.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on the official press release and departmental information. It is intended for public information purposes. For legal matters, only authorized court documents should be considered as definitive evidence.
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