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Accountant Hacks Firm’s GST Portal, Siphons Off ₹1.80 Crore with Fake Invoices

Update / Judgement Date

08 Aug 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Criminal LawGST

An accountant has been arrested for hacking a firm's GST portal and siphoning off ₹1.80 crore with fake invoices. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in the digital tax ecosystem and the need for stricter security protocols. The bust sends a strong message to individuals that such fraudulent activities will not be tolerated. This is a crucial reminder to businesses that they must secure their digital assets and be vigilant against such frauds.