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Crime
Punjab Minister Sent to 7-Day ED Custody in ₹100 Crore GST Fraud Case
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🗓 01 Jul 2026, 06:02 PM
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Punjab's Industry Minister has been taken into Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in connection with an alleged Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud exceeding ₹100 crore.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has secured seven days of custody for Punjab's Industry Minister. The remand comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud case.
Sources indicate that the alleged fraud involves a sum exceeding ₹100 crore. The ED is investigating the minister's alleged role and involvement in the financial irregularities. Further details regarding the specific nature of the fraud and the evidence gathered are expected to emerge during the custody period.
The development marks a significant escalation in the probe, with a high-ranking state official now under judicial custody for questioning.
Sources indicate that the alleged fraud involves a sum exceeding ₹100 crore. The ED is investigating the minister's alleged role and involvement in the financial irregularities. Further details regarding the specific nature of the fraud and the evidence gathered are expected to emerge during the custody period.
The development marks a significant escalation in the probe, with a high-ranking state official now under judicial custody for questioning.