Fake invoice racket busted: Ambika Steel MD held for GST fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Central Crime Station (CCS) police of Hyderabad arrested the managing partner of Ambika Steel in the ongoing investigation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud case.

Based on a complaint filed by State Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials, the CCS Police have arrested the Managing Partner of Ambika Steel for generating e-way bills and issuing fake invoices to fraudulently claim input tax credit, without any actual movement of goods, in violation of the GST Act.A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on 30th July.

Investigations by State GST officials revealed that vehicle number AP29TA7213, which had been immobile since June 2025 and was already under detention, was fraudulently used by multiple taxpayers to generate several e-way bills without transporting any goods, thereby violating GST provisions.

Following the case, the accused approached the High Court seeking to quash the case, but their petition was dismissed. "Subsequently, they attempted to flee to Goa but were intercepted and arrested by the police. Other accused persons remain absconding, and efforts are in progress to apprehend them. Further investigation is underway," read statement released by Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Telangana.