GST fraud crackdown: AI helps govt detect Rs 74,782 crore of fake Input Tax Credit claims in FY26

Central tax authorities detected Rs 74,782 crore of fake Input Tax Credit claims in FY26.

Detection came from 30,162 cases of GST fraud.

Finance Ministry informed Parliament about the crackdown.

Artificial intelligence, data analytics, invoice matching, and tighter verification systems aided detection.

Authorities shifting focus from detection to prevention of GST fraud.