Archive · 7 Aug 2025
ED Raids in Three States in ₹730 Crore GST Fraud Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a large tax fraud.
They searched locations in three states because they believe people made fake claims to get money back from taxes, totaling ₹730 crore.
The ED thinks the people used fake companies that only existed on paper to hide the money.
They arrested Shiv Kumar and his associates earlier.
The ED found that these fake companies issued fake invoices worth a large amount without providing any actual goods or services.
The investigation is ongoing to find out who was involved and where the money went.
ED conducted searches across three states on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The searches relate to a ₹730 crore fake GST scam.
Investigations suggest involvement of multiple firms and individuals.
Shiv Kumar, Amit Gupta, and Amit Agarwal were previously arrested.
A network of 135 shell companies issued fake invoices worth over ₹5,000 crore.
- Who
- The ED is investigating, with Shiv Kumar, Amit Gupta, and Amit Agarwal previously arrested.
- What
- ED is investigating a ₹730 crore fake GST scam.
- When
- Searches were conducted on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
- Where
- West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.
- Why
- To investigate a tax fraud and trace the money trail.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged Crime
- ₹730 crore fake GST scam
- Date of Searches
- August 7, 2025
- States Involved
- West Bengal, Maharashtra, Jharkhand
- Key Suspects
- Shiv Kumar, Amit Gupta, Amit Agarwal
- Involvement
- Fake companies issuing invoices
