The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) of the Bhubaneswar Zonal Unit has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in issuing fake invoices and fraudulently passing on Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to Rs 16.96 crore without actual supply of goods.  

As per a press statement issued by DGGI on Friday, the prime accused was operating as the partner and proprietor of two firms.