Fraudulent IGST claims worth Rs 1,875 crore by risky exporters identified

These people are untraceable and the list includes seven 'star' exporters, government sources said

A total of 1,377 exporters have fraudulently claimed Rs 1,875 crore of refunds under integrated goods and services tax (IGST) and are untraceable at their places of business. 

According to government sources, these “risky” exporters include seven “star” traders. 

Exporters are identified as “risky” on the basis of specific risk indicators based on customs, GST, income tax and data from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). 

In addition, adverse reports have also been received on three “star” exporters.

These ten star exporters have claimed