Andhra Pradesh GST Scam: ₹118.70 Cr Stolen Via Fake Firms; Officials Accused

• A GST scam of Rs. 118.70 crores was uncovered in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, involving fake companies and fraudulent GST returns over five years.
• The fraud was executed by showing fake purchases and sales on paper, with no actual goods or infrastructure.
• GST officials confirmed 39 fake transactions, and there are allegations of departmental cooperation with the perpetrators.
• Several companies, including Arhan Ferrous, Medina Steels, and Taj Traders, were named for defrauding significant amounts.
• Despite the large-scale scam, no FIRs have been registered, no officials suspended, and no arrests made.

Why It Matters: GST scam: Rs. 118.70 crore stolen, exposing corruption and no arrests.