DGGI Detects Rs 140 Crore GST Evasion by Online Gaming Firm

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has detected a GST evasion of ₹140 crore by an online gaming firm. The company was found to have been under-reporting its revenue and not paying the correct amount of GST. The DGGI launched an investigation based on intelligence inputs and conducted searches at the company's premises, which led to the discovery of incriminating documents. The company has voluntarily paid a part of the evaded amount, and a detailed investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the evasion. This case highlights the heightened scrutiny on the online gaming sector, which has been under the government's radar for tax compliance.