DGGI Ahmedabad unearths ₹140 cr tax evasion in online money gaming case

Ahmedabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ahmedabad zonal unit, has detected a tax evasion case worth ₹140 crore allegedly by a company providing online money gaming services.

Acting on inputs, the Gandhidham regional unit analysed bank and payment gateway transactions, identifying key individuals. Searches were carried out on August 25–26 at six locations in Delhi.

Officials said incriminating evidence was seized and statements confirmed the evasion, as the company had not disclosed its online gaming services in GST returns. So far, it has made a voluntary payment of ₹10.6 crore. Investigators have attached 36 bank accounts linked to the firm and associated entities. A follow-up search at a travel and ticketing company revealed it acted as a beneficiary, diverting funds abroad.

Preliminary findings point to Chinese nationals operating from Singapore and China in collusion with Indian associates. No arrests have been made yet, and investigations continue. DeshGujarat