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The Print
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
DGGI officers bust inter-state nexus involving 3 biz; Rs 13-cr GST evasion detected
The investigation showed these entities were involved in fraudulently showing sales of Rs 87.91 crore without any actual supply of goods and claiming input tax credit (ITC). The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ludhiana, investigated three business entities based in Mandi Gobindgarh — M/s Aar Dee Enterprises, M/s Aashi Steel Industries and M/s Abhi Alloys — and involved in trading of iron and steel articles. New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) GST Intelligence officers have busted an inter-state nexus by three business entities that were involved in fake billing and GST evasion of Rs 13.41 crore, the finance ministry said on Thursday. This case has been unearthed due to the intra-organisational and inter-regional synergy between two offices, DGGI Lucknow in UP and DGGI Ludhiana in Punjab, the finance ministry said in a statement. On May 15, DGGI Ludhiana arrested Raman Kumar Chaurasia and Devinder Singh for generation of fake bills leading to GST evasion of Rs 13.41 crore. They have been sent to judicial custody, it added. PTI JD HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
{Inter-state fake billing nexus busted} 2 held in ₹13.41 crore GST evasion scam
The directorate general of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ludhiana, has uncovered a GST evasion racket involving three business entities in Mandi Gobindgarh—Aar Dee Enterprises, Aashi Steel Industries and Abhi Alloys. The entities were found to have illegally sold iron and steel articles worth ₹87.91 crore, resulting in GST evasion of ₹13.41 crore. The investigation, which was the result of collaborative efforts between the DGGI offices in Ludhiana and Lucknow, revealed that two individuals, Raman Kumar Chaurasia and Devinder Singh, were involved in procuring iron and steel articles through fraudulent means. The items were acquired via fake billing from Deepanshu Srivastava and his accomplice Mohit Kumar, based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow-based fraudsters, operating through 37 shell companies, passed on fake input tax credit (ITC) to the Mandi Gobindgarh entities. Further investigation revealed that these Punjab-based businesses had availed fraudulent ITC through 78 fictitious entities, leading to illegal sales amounting to ₹87.91 crore and a resultant GST evasion of ₹13.41 crore. The DGGI Ludhiana team seized several incriminating documents during the investigation and the accused voluntarily admitted their involvement in the scam. On May 15, 2025, Raman Kumar Chaurasia and Devinder Singh were arrested by DGGI Ludhiana and are in judicial custody. According to officials, fake billing not only erodes government revenues but also creates an uneven playing field where honest taxpayers bear the brunt, while fraudsters exploit the system for personal gain. They warned that such fraudulent activities pose a serious threat to the economy, reducing public welfare funds, disrupting market competition and potentially causing inflation. The operation is part of DGGI's ongoing efforts to combat the menace of fake billing and fraudulent ITC claims, which undermine the integrity of the GST system. The DGGI has vowed to continue its crackdown on such illegal activities to ensure a fair and transparent taxation system under GST.
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indian student Vanshika found dead in Canada after missing for 4 days
Vanshika, an Indian student who had been missing for four days, was found dead in Canada, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed on Tuesday. The cause of death remains unknown, and local authorities are investigating the case. Notably, Vanshika was the daughter of Devinder Singh, an AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) leader and a close aide of the MLA Kuljit Singh Randhwana. Reacting to the incident, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa expressed their grief and assured that the matter has been taken up with concerned authorities. 'We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms Vanshika, a student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police,' the High Commission of India in Ottawa wrote on X on Tuesday. The High Commission also mentioned that they are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance. Hindi Community's efforts for Vashika's safe return Also Read According to a letter to the Ottawa Police Service by the Hindi Community in Ottawa, Vanshika was reported missing on April 25 after she left home to inspect a rental room. Her family grew increasingly concerned when her phone remained switched off for an extended period. Adding to their worry, she missed an important exam — something completely out of character for her. 'Vanshika has been missing since the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025, after leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive around 8-9 PM to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11.40 pm that night, and she missed an important exam the following day, an action completely out of character for her. Despite extensive efforts by her family and friends, there has been no contact or information about her whereabouts,' the letter reads. Voicing their concern and urging the Ottawa Police Service to intensify the search for the girl, the community wrote, 'We are deeply worried and, frankly, fearing the worst. The Hindu community in Ottawa is distressed, and the anxiety continues to grow with each passing hour. Given the troubling circumstances and the vulnerability of the missing person, we respectfully request your personal attention and intervention in this matter. We humbly urge the Ottawa Police Service to escalate this case, allocate appropriate resources, and prioritise the investigation into Vanshika's disappearance. A swift and thorough response could make a critical difference in ensuring her safe return.' According to media reports, Vanshika's body was discovered on a beach. The cause of death remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing. The family suspects foul play. Deaths of Indian students in Canada According to the media reports, in recent months, several Indian students in Canada have tragically lost their lives. On December 6, 2024, Harshandeep Singh, a 20-year-old student at NorQuest College in Edmonton, was fatally shot while working as a security guard. Few days earlier, on December 1, 2024, Gurasis Singh (22) from Punjab was stabbed to death in his rented home in Sarnia, Ontario. Earlier, on February 16, 2024, Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a 25-year-old IT student at Conestoga College, passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest. Additionally, Gurvinder Nath, who had arrived in Canada in 2021, died in July 2023, prompting a candlelight vigil in Mississauga attended by over 200 people. There have also been incidents of assaults on Indian students. On March 17, 2023, Gagandeep Singh, a 21-year-old Sikh international student, was attacked at a bus stop in Kelowna, British Columbia, where his turban was forcibly removed, and he was dragged by his hair.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Missing Indian Student Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances In Canada; India Takes Up Matter With Ottawa
In a tragic incident, an Indian student who was the daughter of Punjab Aam Aadmi Party leader Devinder Singh, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Canada after she went missing four days ago. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has confirmed the development saying that it has it has taken up the matter with Ottawa authorities. According to reports, she was a native of Dera Bassi in Punjab and was in Canada to pursue a diploma course. Taking to X, High Commission of India in Ottawa said, "We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation by local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance." Earlier, the High Commission had sought public help in getting any information about Vanshika after she went missing. "HCI Ottawa is in touch with local partner Indo-Canadian community associations and concerned authorities regarding a missing person alert for an Indian student in Ottawa," it said. We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community… — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 28, 2025 According to media reports, Vanshika's body was discovered on a beach. The cause of death remains unclear, and an investigation is currently ongoing.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Indian student from Punjab and daughter of AAP leader, who went missing 4 days ago, found dead in Canada
Indian student from Punjab and daughter of AAP leader, who went missing 4 days ago, found dead in Canada Indian High Commission in Ottawa has confirmed that Vanshika, an Indian student from Punjab in Canada and daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. However, the cause of the death is not known yet. Vanshika was the daughter of Devinder Singh, an AAP leader and a close aide of MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa. A native of Dera Bassi in Punjab, Vanshika reportedly moved to Ottawa two and a half years ago, after completing schooling, to pursue a diploma course. 'We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance,' the High Commission of India in Ottawa wrote. As per reports, Vanshika reportedly went missing on April 25, after she left her house to check out a room, according to a letter written to the Ottawa Police Service by the Hindi Community in Ottawa. The family got worried after Vanshika's phone was consistently switched off. She even missed an important exam, which is very unlike her. 'Vanshika has been missing since the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025, after leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive around 8-9 PM to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11:40 PM that night, and she missed an important exam the following day an action completely out of character for her. Despite extensive efforts by her family and friends, there has been no contact or information about her whereabouts,' the letter read. Expressing worry and urging the Ottawa Police Service to ramp up the efforts to find the girl, the community wrote, 'We are deeply worried and, frankly, fearing the worst. The Hindu community in Ottawa is distressed, and the anxiety continues to grow with each passing hour. Given the troubling circumstances and the vulnerability of the missing person, we respectfully request your personal attention and intervention in this matter. We humbly urge the Ottawa Police Service to escalate this case, allocate appropriate resources, and prioritize the investigation into Vanshika's disappearance. A swift and thorough response could make a critical difference in ensuring her safe return.' Vanshika's body was found on a beach, as per media reports. The cause of death is uncertain, and the investigation is underway. The family suspects wrong doing.
