GST scams on the rise in Gujarat: ₹2.5 crore tax evasion uncovered in Ahmedabad

Incidents of GST scams are on the rise in Gujarat, with the State GST department uncovering another major tax evasion case in Ahmedabad. This time, artificial flower sellers are accused of evading taxes worth ₹2.5 crore.

According to reports, a search operation was conducted by the GST department on December 5, targeting 11 businessmen dealing in artificial flowers and decorative items. 

During the search, it was revealed that these traders had evaded ₹2.5 crore in taxes through unaccounted sales and undisclosed stock.The total liability, including tax evasion and other irregularities, amounted to ₹3.50 crore.

Earlier in Ahmedabad, a scrap dealer, Pradhyumansinh Chavda, was arrested for his involvement in a GST scam in Odhav. He was accused of generating bogus bills for the purchase of metal scraps and claiming input tax credits. A total of ₹50 crore in GST evasion was uncovered by the GST intelligence team during this investigation.

Following the revelation of the scam, Chavda was arrested by the police and sent to one-day remand.

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