The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has unearthed a massive GST evasion racket involving an estimated ₹1,500 crore in Ahmedabad, triggering widespread concern in tax enforcement circles.
As part of a mega search operation, the DGGI conducted raids on multiple premises linked to Ahmedabad-based Techno Wire Data Science Limited, which was under the scanner for suspected tax irregularities. During the investigation, officials detected large-scale evasion running into approximately ₹1,500 crore.
The DGGI has arrested the company’s director, Prabhat Somani, in connection with the case.
According to officials, the probe revealed that the company allegedly indulged in systematic tax evasion, causing significant loss to the government exchequer. Documents and digital evidence seized during the searches formed the basis of the action against the firm.
Preliminary findings suggest that under the guise of data science and technology services, the accused resorted to bogus billing and fraudulently availed input tax credit (ITC) on a massive scale to execute the alleged scam.
Following the search operation, the investigation agency tightened the noose around the company and its management. Further investigation is underway to identify other entities and individuals linked to the alleged fraud.
