Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Finance Ministry Investigates Alleged GST Data Leak
The government is looking into reports of a big problem where important tax information is being stolen and sold.
This information includes details about what businesses are buying and selling.
A group called 'Data Solution' is suspected of selling this data.
This information can be used to find out what your competitors are doing.
If you want to know, the cost of this data starts from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000.
Officials are very worried and are trying to find out where the leak is coming from and stop it.
The Finance Ministry has flagged concerns to CBIC regarding an alleged data leak.
The leak involves the sale of confidential GST filings and e-Way Bills.
The Surat CA Association alerted authorities to the issue.
Data packages are allegedly sold for ₹5,000 to ₹25,000.
The CBIC has been asked to investigate and shut down the data leak.
- Who
- Finance Ministry and CBIC are investigating; CAAS reported the issue.
- What
- An investigation into alleged illegal sale of confidential GST data, including GSTR-1, GSTR-2B, GSTR-3B, and e-Way Bills.
- When
- Investigation is underway following complaints received this week.
- Where
- Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida (operational hubs)
- Why
- To investigate and shut down an alleged data leak scandal involving confidential GST data.
Businesses
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Impact on Business
Businesses
Data leaks undermine fair competition.
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- Data Leaked
- GST filings, e-Way Bills
- Reported by
- Surat Chartered Accountants Association (CAAS)
- Alleged Scam Name
- Data Solution
- Data Package Price Range
- ₹5,000 to ₹25,000
- Investigation Authority
- CBIC