Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has intensified its crackdown against fake GST and Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud cases reported across the country. The STF conducted two separate operations in Kolkata and arrested three more accused in connection with the alleged tax fraud network. With these arrests, the total number of people apprehended by Assam STF in the fake GST/ITC fraud cases has increased to 12.
According to Assam STF, the latest action is part of an ongoing investigation against alleged nationwide tax fraud syndicates and individuals involved in fraudulent claims of Input Tax Credit. The investigation team carried out coordinated raids and search operations at multiple locations in Kolkata before taking the three suspects into custody.
As per information shared by the STF, two accused were arrested from the Tiljala area of Kolkata on Sunday, while another accused was apprehended from the Kaikhali area on Tuesday. Two of the arrested individuals are residents of Kolkata, while the third accused belongs to Assam’s Baksa district and was allegedly staying in Kolkata to avoid detection.
Following their arrest, all three accused were brought to Guwahati on Wednesday night on transit remand after obtaining necessary permission from the competent court. The STF team has started questioning the accused and is gathering information about other individuals allegedly connected with the fake GST fraud network.
During the search operations, investigators recovered mobile phones, multiple SIM cards and important documents from the possession of the accused. The STF is examining these digital devices and records to determine the scale of the alleged fraud, including the creation of fake firms, generation of fraudulent invoices and misuse of Input Tax Credit provisions.
Investigators believe that the case may involve a larger network spread across multiple states. The STF is probing how fake companies were created, how many businesses or individuals were linked to the suspected network, and the estimated financial loss caused to the government exchequer through fraudulent tax claims.
In GST and ITC-related fraud cases, criminals often create fake companies on paper, generate false invoices and claim tax credits without carrying out any genuine business transactions. Such fraudulent activities not only cause revenue losses to the government but also create challenges for legitimate businesses operating under the tax system.
The Assam STF had earlier arrested several suspects in connection with the same investigation. With the latest three arrests, the number of accused persons taken into custody has reached 12. Officials said the investigation is still underway and further legal action will be taken based on the findings.
The STF is also examining whether the alleged tax fraud network has links with any organised economic crime group. Investigators are analysing financial transactions, company records and digital evidence to identify other members involved in the suspected syndicate.
Further arrests are likely as the probe progresses and more details emerge about the operations of the network. Authorities are also working to trace the flow of money and identify beneficiaries who may have gained from the alleged fraudulent ITC claims.
Government agencies have been taking strict action against fake GST billing and fraudulent ITC claims to prevent revenue losses. Experts say that increased monitoring of digital records, financial transactions and company registrations has helped enforcement agencies detect such organised tax fraud networks more effectively.
The latest action by Assam STF is being seen as part of a wider crackdown against suspected tax fraud networks operating across different parts of the country.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
