- Scammers in Uttar Pradesh used hand pumps to claim fake GST refunds, evading Rs 15.27 crore
- Fraudsters were using Inverted Duty Structure (IDS) under GST mechanism
- Agra based taxpayers were availing fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) on raw materials for manufacturing hand pumps
- Over 29,000 fake firms were identified and over 44,000 crores of GST tax evasion detected in a nationwide drive
- Efforts are being taken to identify the masterminds behind the fake firms and take necessary action to safeguard government revenue
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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