CBI Raids in ₹100 Crore Fake GST Refund Case

1. What Happened?

The CBI has started an investigation into a GST refund fraud involving fake export bills.

The total value of the scam is nearly ₹100 crore.

2. Main Accused

The then Additional Commissioner of Customs, Patna – Ranvijay Kumar – is the main accused.

Along with him, 29 others are named, including senior customs officers and private individuals.

3. CBI Raids

The CBI conducted searches at 7 locations to collect evidence.

Locations included:

Patna (2 places)

Purnea (2 places)

Jamshedpur

Nalanda

Munger

4. Nature of the Scam

The accused allegedly filed fake export bills to claim bogus GST refunds from the government.

This is a form of tax evasion and fraud against the exchequer.

5. Why It Matters

This case shows how corrupt practices within the system can lead to huge financial losses to the government.

It highlights the need for stricter checks and surveillance on GST refund claims.