In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Commissionerate of State Goods and Services Tax (GST), Assam, has arrested businessman Ujjwal Kumar Agarwal for his alleged involvement in a fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) racket worth Rs12 crore.
The investigation began on September 19, 2025, focusing on suspicious transactions tied to Agarwal’s firm, M/s BKS Enterprises, located on Thana Road, China Patty, Tinsukia. Authorities estimate the total turnover involved in the scam at around Rs66 crore, with tax evasion amounting to Rs12 crore.
A search and inspection under Section 67(2) of the GST Act were conducted on September 19-20. However, Agarwal absconded and ignored multiple summons from GST officials. Despite being served a notice under BNSS 35(3) to appear on October 3, 2025, he remained untraceable until October 7.
GST officers, aided by Assam Police, tracked Agarwal to a residence on Ankur Path, Survey, Guwahati, where he was found hiding in the bathroom of his friend Nikshay Sarawgi’s home.
He was brought to Kar Bhawan, Dispur, and interrogated regarding his firm’s alleged role in passing fake ITC through bogus billing, without any real supply of goods or services. Failing to provide satisfactory answers, Agarwal was arrested.
He was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Guwahati, where his bail plea was rejected, and he was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
The Finance (Taxation) Department praised the officers for their data-driven investigation and collective effort, hailing the arrest as a significant victory in Assam’s ongoing fight against tax evasion.
