A massive financial fraud involving the evasion of approximately Rs 21.30 crore in government revenue has come to light within the liquor trade network of Yamunanagar, Haryana. The core allegations center on two major liquor commercial entities accused of manipulating the official software platform operated by the Excise and Taxation Department. By tampering with digital entries and processing mechanisms, the firms allegedly bypassed mandated dues and inflicted heavy losses directly on the public treasury.
Digital Tampering Through Over 100 Bogus e-GRN Entries
According to complainant Abhinav Kohli, the illicit operation relied heavily on breaching digital checks within the tax administration network. The entities involved generated more than 100 fraudulent e-GRN numbers in the department's system. This procedural manipulation allowed large scale consignments to move without remitting the requisite excise levies, resulting in substantial financial damages to the state exchequer through repeated falsification of official records.
Controversy Surrounding the Unsealing of Warehouses
The administrative enforcement measures taken immediately after the detection of the scam have drawn sharp scrutiny from the complainant. While the excise authorities initially moved in to seal the operating warehouses of both accused firms, Abhinav Kohli alleged that the facilities were mysteriously reopened within just two days of being locked down. He questioned the leniency shown towards the entities, demanding to know why the commercial licenses of both firms have not been permanently revoked and why criminal cheating cases have not yet been registered against those responsible for orchestrating such an extensive financial fraud.
Excise Officials Confirm Recovery Steps and Ongoing Inquiry
Addressing the matter, Excise and Taxation Department DETC Jitender Kumar outlined the official response and defensive measures taken to secure public money. He stated that the department has already recovered Rs 5 crore from the parties involved. Furthermore, authorities hold possession of property title documents valued at approximately Rs 31 crore to safeguard against outstanding liabilities. DETC Jitender Kumar confirmed that a dedicated inquiry committee has been constituted to probe every technical and administrative loophole used in the scam, while efforts remain underway to secure the remaining recovery amount as investigators determine the final financial extent of the loss.
