Multi-crore Fake GST Registration Fraud in Kerala: Opposition Alleges ₹1,100 Crore Scam

In a major corruption allegation, opposition leader V. D. Satheesan has claimed that Kerala’s finance and GST departments were involved in a large-scale scam involving fake GST registrations amounting to ₹1,100 crore, which resulted in a loss of approximately ₹200 crore to the state treasury. The Times of India He asserted that identities of ordinary citizens were used to create these registrations, and that the departments delayed or avoided pursuing investigations in order to protect officials and political affiliates. The Times of India Satheesan also criticized the state government for failing to act upon intelligence early in 2025, when GST Intelligence units flagged suspicious registrations. Despite canceling those fake registrations later, he claims the affected citizens were never informed, and punitive action has not been taken against the officials implicated. The Times of India The opposition demands the creation of a special investigative team (SIT), appointment of independent prosecutors, and full transparency in the probe. If no satisfactory action is taken, Satheesan has warned of escalating pressure on the state government. The Times of India