Rs 1.8 Crore GST Fraud: Noida Police Arrest Former Employee

In a major development, law enforcement in Noida has arrested Abhinav Tyagi, a former employee, for a fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) claim totaling Rs 1.8 crore. The accused is alleged to have generated false invoices valued at approximately Rs 10 crore to illegally acquire the tax credit. Tyagi, a resident of Bisrakh, Greater Noida, exploited his position in the company’s accounts department to manipulate GST filings. Authorities believe he did not act alone. Police recovered multiple items, including mobile phones, SIM cards, a laptop, a car, GST-related documents, and a rent agreement. Tyagi was brought before a court and subsequently sent to jail, while the search for his accomplice is underway.