Nagpur: – The Maharashtra State GST Department (Nagpur Zone) has arrested Mr. Mahesh Gurudas Keshwani, proprietor of M/s. K & K Brothers (GSTIN: 27ACUPK8911C1ZD), in a case involving fraudulent availing and passing of Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth ₹33.93 crore.
Mr. Keshwani, a resident of Jaripatka, Nagpur, allegedly claimed ITC without any actual movement or procurement of goods/services, using invoices from suppliers whose GST registrations had already been cancelled.
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02 Aug 2025
Findings of the Investigation
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The firm had falsely claimed ₹33.95 crore in ITC and passed it on to beneficiaries.
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Evidence collected during a raid at the business premises indicates no genuine business activity or goods movement.
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System-generated reports revealed the firm’s involvement in a larger network issuing fake invoices to facilitate tax evasion.
Legal Action
Following the investigation, Mr. Keshwani was presented before the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate (JMFC Court-06, Nagpur) and has been remanded to judicial custody till August 14, 2025.
About the Operation
This arrest is part of a special investigation drive by the Maharashtra GST Department to crack down on tax fraud involving fake invoicing and bogus ITC claims.
The operation was led by:
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Mr. Ramesh Dalvi, Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Investigation Officer)
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Shri Tejrao K. Pacharne, Additional Commissioner of State Tax, Nagpur Zone
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Dr. Sanjay Kandhare, Joint Commissioner (Nodal-01)
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Dr. Mukesh M. Rathod, Deputy Commissioner (Investigation-02)
Investigation Team
The operation was supported by Inspectors:
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Shri Lalitkumar Bopche
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Shri Sanjay Shinde
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Shri Jayant Nagpurkar
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Shri Pravin Sawake
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Dr. Pravin Jadhao
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Shri Rahul Deokar
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Smt. Shruti Kumbharkar
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Smt. Poonam Rane
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Smt. Sayali Wadkar
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Tax Assistant Shri Sandeep Waghmare
