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₹300 Crore Fake GST Invoices: Bombay HC Denies Bail

October 10, 2026

Bombay HC rejects anticipatory bail for father and son in ₹300 crore fake GST invoicing case linked to dummy firms.

Bombay HC: No Bail in ₹300 Crore Fake Invoice Case

The Bombay High Court denied anticipatory bail to two accused—father and son—in a sprawling GST fraud case involving allegedly over ₹300 crore in fake invoices. The investigation points to a network of dummy firms created solely for issuing fraudulent invoices and siphoning ITC.

The court noted that the accused held key roles in multiple registered entities with no operational footprint, raising strong suspicion of criminal syndication. Given the magnitude of the alleged fraud and potential for evidence tampering, the court ruled custodial interrogation necessary. It observed

"the scale requires detailed forensic and digital investigation to map the entire credit trail."

This case exemplifies the escalation in GST frauds involving organized networks. Legal advisors must guide clients on compliance with KYC norms, real-time reconciliation of GSTR-2B, and avoidance of transactions with shell entities. The ruling signals strict judicial scrutiny in multi-crore invoice manipulation cases.

Citations

  • Section 438 CrPC
  • Section 69 CGST Act
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