Fake ITC claims detection by central GST officers up 51 pc at Rs 36,374 cr in FY24

Detection of fake input tax credit (ITC) claims by central GST officers rose 51% to Rs 36,374 crore in 2023-24, Parliament was informed. In 2023-24, 9,190 cases were booked, 182 arrests made, and Rs 3,413 crore voluntarily deposited. In 2022-23, Rs 24,140 crore in fake ITC was detected from 7,231 cases