Nagpur: The Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence (DGGI), Nagpur, has uncovered a massive tax evasion case amounting to ₹222 crore over a period of five years, linked to the sale of mobile phones.
The investigation led to the arrest of Ashish Kumar Ijwani, owner of Rahul Mobile, located in Modi No. 3, Sitabuldi. DGGI officials revealed that Ijwani had been fraudulently availing input tax credit (ITC) under the guise of selling high-end mobile phones.
During a detailed review of the seller’s sales records spanning five years, the special team discovered that Ijwani had been issuing fake ITC bills, causing a financial loss of ₹222 crore to the government exchequer.
Senior officials overseeing the case indicated that Ijwani systematically exploited ITC provisions under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, enabling large-scale tax evasion. Sources also revealed the possibility of involvement by other mobile phone dealers, prompting further investigations.
The DGGI is expected to take action against additional dealers suspected of similar practices. Meanwhile, Ijwani has been sent to judicial custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This significant bust highlights the vigilance of the DGGI in cracking down on financial irregularities and protecting the public exchequer.
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