ITC fraud worth Rs 74,782 cr detected in FY26
Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers uncovered 30,162 cases of input tax credit (ITC) fraud totaling ₹74,782 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, with Maharashtra and Gujarat leading in case numbers. Maharashtra reported 9,629 cases worth ₹18,320 crore, while Gujarat had 12,511 cases involving ₹12,633 crore, resulting in 358 arrests. The government also identified 1,517 fake GST registrations linked to ITC fraud worth ₹9,940 crore, leading to 60 arrests, highlighting a significant increase in fraud cases compared to previous years.