In a major crackdown on tax evasion, officials from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) have arrested a Congress leader in Hyderabad for allegedly evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) amounting to more than ₹28 crore. The arrest has sent ripples through political and business circles, highlighting intensified enforcement against large-scale tax violations.

The accused, Sunil Kumar, is a Congress leader and the Managing Director of Orange Passenger Transport Pvt. Ltd. According to DGGI officials, he collected GST from customers but deliberately failed to remit the amount to the government within the stipulated time. The total alleged evasion stands at ₹28.24 crore.

The irregularities were detected during inspections conducted as part of a statewide drive targeting GST defaulters. Officials stated that detailed scrutiny of financial records revealed systematic non-payment of tax despite regular collections. Based on the findings, a case was registered under relevant provisions of the Central GST Act, 2017.

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Following his arrest, Sunil Kumar was produced before the Nampally Economic Offences Court in Hyderabad. Authorities confirmed that the charges pertain to serious economic offences involving intentional tax evasion. Further legal proceedings will determine the extent of liability and potential penalties.

In a related development, DGGI officials also arrested Chethan N, Managing Director of Trillion Lead Factory Pvt. Ltd. He is accused of generating fake invoices and fraudulently claiming input tax credit worth approximately ₹22 crore.

Officials said investigations in both cases are ongoing, and more arrests or disclosures are possible as the probe deepens. The DGGI reiterated its commitment to strict action against tax fraud to safeguard government revenue and ensure compliance.

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