Archive · 28 May 2025
Police Freeze Funds, Issue LOC in Rs800 Crore GST Scam
Imagine a group of people is suspected of cheating the government out of a lot of money through fake businesses.
This involves a huge scam worth Rs800 crore, and the police are working hard to stop it.
They've frozen some money and are preventing one of the accused, Anshul Mishra, from leaving the country.
Some people connected to the scam are already in jail, and the police are looking for others.
The investigation is also looking into if the money was linked to online games and illegal money transfers.
The police are now seeking more details from tax authorities.
Crime Branch froze Rs47 lakh in the accounts of an accused in the Rs800 crore scam.
A Lookout Circular (LOC) has been issued against Anshul Mishra.
Police are searching for Rajesh Shahu, Avinash Shahu, Vinod Tanna, and Rizwan Shaikh.
Bunty Shahu and Jayesh Shahu, considered masterminds, are in custody.
The investigation involves 86 fake companies and 106 bank accounts.
- Who
- Anshul Mishra, Bunty Shahu, Jayesh Shahu, Rajesh Shahu, Avinash Shahu, Vinod Tanna, and Rizwan Shaikh are involved.
- What
- The Crime Branch froze funds and issued an LOC in the Rs800 crore GST scam.
- When
- Ongoing investigation.
- Where
- Nagpur, India.
- Why
- To investigate and stop the flow of illicit funds related to tax evasion, potentially linked to online gaming and hawala transactions.
Suspect Activities
Police Investigation
Suspect's Involvement
Suspect Activities
Suspects are involved in facilitating the illicit transfer of funds.
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the extent of the involvement of the suspects in the financial scam.
- Scam Amount
- Rs800 crore
- Accused with LOC
- Anshul Mishra
- Funds Frozen
- Rs47 lakh
- Key Suspects in Custody
- Bunty Shahu, Jayesh Shahu
- Lead Investigators
- DCP Rahul Maknikar, ACP Abhijeet Patil
- Involved in
- Fake Companies, online gaming, hawala transactions
