The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested Satveer Singh Sekhon for fraudulently claiming an input tax credit (ITC) of Rs 30.52 crore using fake invoices worth Rs 200.05 crore. Sekhon, identified as the mastermind behind the scheme, carried out the illegal activities through several companies under his control, including Batala Metal Industries, HS Steel Industries, and Citizen Industries.
Batala Metal Industries was primarily involved in trading MS scrap, HR coils, and ERW pipes. During a raid on Sekhon’s premises, DGGI officials recovered a computer and other incriminating documents. Sekhon operated one firm as a partner, while the other two companies were managed under the names of his wife and driver.
Sekhon has reportedly confessed to his involvement in the fraud under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act. He has been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation into the case continues.
