In the last five years (till 2024-25 fiscal), the central GST field officers have detected tax evasion of about Rs 7.08 lakh crore. This included input tax credit fraud of about Rs 1.79 lakh crore, the parliament was informed on Monday.
He said the zone has registered a growth of 13 per cent.
The arrests were made following multiple surprise inspections at major railway yards in Guwahati, including Azara and Paltan Bazar.
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has intensified its enforcement actions against offshore online gaming entities. The online money gaming industry comprises both domestic and foreign operators.
Section 133A of the Act enables an income-tax authority to enter any place of business or profession or charitable activity within its jurisdiction to verify the books of account or other documents.
Prosecutors allege he took "advantage of a company structure created in 2010 to hide income".
Prosecutors accuse Ronaldo of having evaded €14.7 million ($17.3 million) in tax.
Ronaldo has defended himself, saying his "conscience is clear".
A Brazilian federal court judge has dropped criminal charges against Barcelona footballer Neymar.
Messi had been convicted of three tax crimes with a seven-month prison sentence handed to him for each count.
