Greater Noida: The State Tax Department in Gautam Buddh Nagar has unearthed two major cases of GST evasion involving fraudulent firms that allegedly siphoned off more than ₹180 crore through forged documents, fake billing and bogus Input Tax Credit (ITC). Investigators found that the firms not only claimed false ITC but also passed it on to other companies, causing significant revenue loss to the government. The Kasna police station has registered separate FIRs in both cases.
Case 1: ‘Multicom International’ Accused of Tax Fraud Exceeding ₹156 Crore
The first case pertains to Multicom International, a firm registered under the name of Pramod Vijay Khullar, a resident of Sector 71, Noida. According to the department, Khullar fraudulently showed supplies that never took place and availed substantial bogus ITC, enabling large-scale tax evasion.
As per the investigation report:
- The firm allegedly evaded ₹78,44,24,477 in GST.
- An equal amount has been imposed as monetary penalty.
- The total loss to the exchequer stands at ₹156.88 crore.
When the department’s enforcement team visited the declared place of business at B-15, Ecotech Extension, Kasna, Greater Noida, they found no trace of Multicom International. Instead, a different company—ANB Hitech—was operational at the site.
Officials stated that documents, registration details and transactional records linked to Multicom International were found to be suspicious and fabricated. The proprietor, Pramod Khullar, is currently untraceable.
Case 2: ‘Siddhi Vinayak Exports’ Involved in Nearly ₹25 Crore of Bogus ITC
The second case involves Siddhi Vinayak Exports, registered under Vikas Mishra, a resident of Raj Nagar-II, Palam Colony, Bagdola in South-West Delhi. The department found that Mishra allegedly presented forged documents, generated fake invoices and availed fraudulent ITC, further extending undue benefits to other firms.
According to the findings:
- Mishra caused a revenue loss of ₹24.92 crore to the government.
- The fraudulent ITC was passed on to multiple firms, indicating operations beyond a single entity.
When enforcement teams visited the same declared business address—B-15, Ecotech Extension, Kasna—they once again found no presence of Siddhi Vinayak Exports. This duplication of address with no corresponding business existence has raised serious suspicion of a coordinated network.
Officials added that the documents submitted at the time of registration appeared doubtful and the firm had no identifiable physical existence. An FIR has been registered against Vikas Mishra.
Common Address Sparks Suspicion of a Larger Fake Invoice Syndicate
One of the most crucial findings is that both firms used the same address for registration. At the time of inspection, neither entity existed at the declared location, suggesting a well-planned setup to obtain GST registration and generate fake invoices without operating any real business.
Investigators believe these cases may be part of a larger, organised fake invoicing racket aimed at defrauding the GST system by artificially inflating ITC claims. Both proprietors remain out of contact.
Senior officials in the department noted that similar frauds have been detected in other states, and the network behind these entities may have wider implications.
FIRs Registered; Police and Tax Department Begin Multi-layered Investigation
Based on a formal complaint filed by Assistant Commissioner (Sector-148) Prashant, Kasna police have registered FIRs against both individuals.
Kasna SHO Dharmendra Shukla said the investigation will focus on several aspects:
- Verification of documents submitted during GST registration
- Identification of the fake invoicing network
- Mapping the chain of fraudulent ITC passed on to other firms
- Scrutiny of bank accounts, digital transactions and e-way bills
- Tracking beneficiaries connected to the bogus input credits
Officials indicated that forensic audits and inter-state coordination may become necessary. The department expects more names and linked entities to emerge as the probe expands.
