Gurugram Liquor Racket: Fake Warehouses, Tax Evasion Exposed!

• Illegal liquor trade in Gurugram operates through a system of paper compliance but actual rule flouting.
• Distributors use fake warehouse transfers to evade customs duty and full Excise Department tax.
• This allows expensive foreign liquor to be sold cheaper, generating huge profits for vend operators.
• A recent seizure at a Gurugram wine shop (₹44 crore license fee) led to arrests of the manager and owner.
• The arrested owner has a criminal record and faced an NIA raid, suggesting a larger criminal network.

Why It Matters: Gurugram's illegal liquor trade uses fake warehouses to evade taxes, leading to cheaper liquor and huge profits.