New Delhi — A sprawling tax fraud case linked to Bihar’s Darbhanga district has drawn the attention of federal enforcement agencies. Authorities allege that two local residents, Ashutosh Jha and Vipin Jha, orchestrated a ₹650 crore Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam by fabricating identities in the names of Seema Haider and her Indian husband, Sachin.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids across Delhi, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Arunachal Pradesh. According to officials, early investigations point to a network of shell companies and hawala operators used to siphon off public funds.
Serious Charges Against Two Brothers
The Jha brothers, both chartered accountants, have emerged as key suspects. Investigators claim they forged documents using the names and photographs of Seema Haider and Sachin to create fake corporate identities.
Through these entities, the accused allegedly embezzled nearly ₹99.21 crore from the Arunachal Pradesh government alone.
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Raids and Evidence Collection
The ED’s zonal office in Itanagar launched coordinated search operations on September 11, beginning at dawn. Officials reported the seizure of crucial documents and digital evidence. Interrogations of the accused are expected soon, with investigators aiming to unravel the larger conspiracy behind the fraud.
A Nationwide Network of Deception
The case extends beyond mere tax evasion. Evidence suggests the presence of a vast web of fictitious companies and illicit financial operators spanning multiple states. Investigators say even the names and identities of ordinary citizens were misused.
From Bihar to Delhi and into southern India, the network underscores the difficulty of curbing organized financial crimes that intertwine tax evasion with hawala operations.
Expert’s View
Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Professor Triveni Singh described the case as emblematic of modern financial crime. “Fraudulent identities, digital documents, and shell companies have turned tax evasion into a structured industry,” he said. “This is not merely an economic offense, but also a national security concern, given the possible involvement of international networks and suspicious cross-border connections.”