DGGI vs Unnamed Accused — Rs 2,150 crore GST fraud

Timeline

1. 24 Apr 2026Filing

   Revision petition filed by DGGI against Shuaib Malik

   The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) filed a revision petition before the court challenging a relief granted to Shuaib Malik, an accused in the ongoing investigation into a Rs 2,150 crore fake ITC and export refund racket.

   Indian Kanoon

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The tax intelligence agency asked a higher court to review a decision that helped the accused.

   Who:

   The Directorate General of GST Intelligence is the agency and Shuaib Malik is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Apr 2026.

   Where:

   Meerut Zonal Unit, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The agency opposes a relief previously granted to the accused regarding a fake tax credit investigation.

   What it means:

   The court will re-examine the decision to determine if the relief for the accused was proper.

2. 16 Feb 2026Arrest

   DGGI busts Rs 2,150 crore fake ITC-export refund scam; 3 masterminds arrested, Rs 17 crore fraud unearthe

   MEERUT: In a major crackdown on Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Meerut Zonal Unit,...

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The authorities arrested three people for allegedly running a fake tax refund scam.

   Who:

   The Directorate General of GST Intelligence is the investigating agency and the three individuals are the arrested accused.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Feb 2026.

   Where:

   Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   They are accused of a fraud involving fake input tax credit and false claims for export refunds.

   What it means:

   The investigation by the agency continues following these arrests.