The Noida cybercrime police have uncovered a major GST fraud and arrested a former company employee accused of syphoning off government funds through forged invoices. The accused, Abhinav Tyagi, originally from Moradabad and currently based in Greater Noida’s Bisrakh area, was taken into custody on Saturday.
Investigators allege that Tyagi used his expertise in tax filings, gained while working in the accounts section of a private firm, to create fake invoices worth close to ₹10 crore. By manipulating GST filings, he is believed to have illegally claimed around ₹1.8 crore in input tax credit.
The racket was exposed after the company where Tyagi once worked grew suspicious of irregularities in its records. An internal inquiry pointed to systematic manipulation of invoices, prompting the management to approach the police.
Police teams recovered electronic devices and key documents linked to the fraud, including four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, a laptop, GST papers, a car, and a rent agreement. These items are now being scrutinised for digital evidence.
A case has been registered under provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Tyagi has been remanded to judicial custody, while a man believed to have assisted him in the scam remains on the run. Authorities said further arrests are likely as the investigation broadens to track the money trail and uncover the extent of the network.
