GST scam: Noida police books 33 under Gangsters Act

Noida, Jun 3 (PTI) Noida police on Monday invoked the stringent Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against 33 accused in the multi-crore GST scam.

So far, a total of 45 people have been arrested in connection with the case.

Known as the GST scam, the case came to light in June 2023 and pertains to revenue loss to the exchequer through input tax credit being claimed by thousands of bogus companies floated using forged documents, officials said.

“The Gangsters Act has been invoked in the GST fraud case, which is lodged at Sector 20 police station. Action is being taken against 33 charge sheeted accused. The charges have been invoked under provisions 2/3 of the Gangsters Act,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Shakti Mohan Avasthy said.

Source : https://theprint.in/india/gst-scam-noida-police-books-33-under-gangsters-act/2114628/