- Delhi court grants bail to 8 individuals in GST refund scam
- Scam involved non-existent firms claiming Rs 54 crore in refunds
- Legal actions pending against other alleged culprits
- Court cited prolonged incarceration and economic status for bail decision
- Around 500 fictitious companies involved in fraudulent refunds
- Judge highlighted systemic failings in addressing fraud extent
- Investigation suggests complicity among GST officials and firm operators
- No further arrests made, raising concerns about GST system integrity
Source: devdiscourse.com
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