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ED conducts raids at nine sites in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in Rs 10.28 crore tax credit fraud case
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate raided nine locations across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, uncovering a suspected Rs 10.28 crore bogus income‑tax credit scheme.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out coordinated raids at nine premises spread across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as part of a probe into a large‑scale tax credit fraud. Officials entered the sites on the same day, seizing documents and electronic devices that are expected to shed light on the alleged scheme.
Investigators allege that the accused created fictitious income‑tax credit claims amounting to approximately Rs 10.28 crore. The scheme is said to have involved the submission of false credit entries to the tax authorities, enabling the beneficiaries to claim undue refunds.
The ED, which handles cases of money‑laundering and financial fraud, said the raids were aimed at gathering evidence to substantiate the allegations and to identify any further parties involved. No arrests have been reported so far, and the agency has not disclosed the names of the entities or individuals targeted.
Senior officials indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that further legal action will be taken based on the findings. The operation underscores the government's intensified focus on curbing tax evasion and financial misconduct across the country.
Investigators allege that the accused created fictitious income‑tax credit claims amounting to approximately Rs 10.28 crore. The scheme is said to have involved the submission of false credit entries to the tax authorities, enabling the beneficiaries to claim undue refunds.
The ED, which handles cases of money‑laundering and financial fraud, said the raids were aimed at gathering evidence to substantiate the allegations and to identify any further parties involved. No arrests have been reported so far, and the agency has not disclosed the names of the entities or individuals targeted.
Senior officials indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that further legal action will be taken based on the findings. The operation underscores the government's intensified focus on curbing tax evasion and financial misconduct across the country.