Police in Agra have uncovered an alleged ₹70 crore fake GST billing racket operated through shell companies created using forged documents. 3 accused—Rajat Banerjee, Rahul, and Nitin—have been arrested following an investigation launched on the complaint of a state tax officer. Authorities believe the alleged fraud caused significant losses to the government exchequer through bogus GST transactions.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly forged documents and misused the identities of other individuals to register fake GST firms. These shell entities were then used to generate fraudulent invoices and carry out fictitious business transactions on paper, resulting in fake billing worth nearly ₹70 crore.
The investigation began after a complaint was filed on November 1, 2025. Police said the alleged fraud was carried out between June 4, 2022, and June 10, 2024, during which multiple fake firms were allegedly created to facilitate fraudulent GST transactions.
Investigators said technical evidence played a key role in identifying the accused and establishing their alleged involvement. During the operation, police seized 7 mobile phones, 1 laptop, 1 ink pad, and 10 plastic stamps that were allegedly used to prepare forged documents and operate the fake business entities.
The case was uncovered through a joint operation by the Cybercrime Team of Lohamandi Police Station and the Counter-Intelligence Team. Authorities are now examining digital evidence, financial records, and transaction trails to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify additional individuals connected to the network.
Police said several more suspects have emerged during the investigation, and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected. Officials are also scrutinising banking records and digital transactions linked to the shell companies to trace the complete financial trail and identify all beneficiaries.
The case has been registered under relevant legal provisions, including Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) relating to cheating. Investigators said the probe is continuing to assess the total financial loss and dismantle the alleged fake GST network.
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