Goods & Service Tax (GST) 6 September 2026
Hiten Bhagat Booked in GST Scam
Economic Offences Wing investigators arrested an associate of businessman Hiten Bhagat for allegedly facilitating a ₹7.99 crore GST fraud. The aide is said to have settled the GST liability and kept directing money transfers while Bhagat was detained in Byculla jail.
Key points
- An aide of Hiten Bhagat was booked for involvement in a ₹7.99 crore GST fraud case.
- Authorities say the aide settled the GST liability and continued directing fund transfers while Bhagat was held in Byculla jail.
- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is leading the investigation.
For full details, see the Hindustan Times report.
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