Ghost Firm Secures GST Number Months After Duping Trader in Himachal Pradesh

A phantom company in Himachal Pradesh was found to have obtained a GST registration after it had duped a trader. The registration came months after the alleged fraud. The incident was highlighted by A2Z Taxcorp LLP, which reported that the firm had engaged in fraudulent activities before securing the tax number. The delay between the fraud and the registration raises concerns about regulatory oversight. Authorities in Himachal Pradesh are investigating the case to determine how the company was able to obtain a GST number despite its prior misconduct, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.