Police in Agra have busted a GST racket involving fake billing to the tune of Rs 70 crore through bogus firms created using forged documents. Three individuals—identified as Rajat Banerjee, Rahul, and Nitin—have been arrested following an investigation into a complaint filed by state tax officer Atul Kumar Arya, officials said Thursday.
The trio allegedly forged documents and used the identities of other individuals to create and register fake GST firms. These entities were used to generate fraudulent invoices and carry out bogus business transactions on paper, resulting in fake billing of around Rs 70 crore and causing substantial losses to the govt exchequer.
Technical evidence collected during the investigation helped identify the accused and establish their involvement in the racket. Seven mobile phones, a laptop, an ink pad, and 10 plastic stamps allegedly used in preparing the forged documents were seized during the police operation.
Additional deputy commissioner of police Himanshu Gaurav said, “A joint investigation by the Cybercrime Team from Lohamandi police station and the Counter-Intelligence Team unearthed the case. The investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the fraud and identify others involved in the racket. The names of several other suspects have surfaced during the probe. Further legal action is being taken based on the evidence collected so far. Investigators are examining digital records and financial transactions linked to the fake firms.”
The complaint in the matter was received on Nov 1, 2025, following which a case under relevant sections, including IPC Section 420 (cheating), was registered. According to the police, the fraud was committed between June 4, 2022, and June 10, 2024.
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