ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation of Inland Revenue of FBR has caught Sales Tax fraud of more than 22 billion rupees.

Sources disclosed to this scribe that two companies defrauded billions of rupees through fake units and fake invoices.  According to details, intelligence and investigation Hyderabad and Karachi have caught network of those who caused billions of rupees loss to national exchequer through tax fraud. Directorate has registered FIR agaist two companies for committing tax fraud worth Rs 10 billion and Rs 11.692 billion respectively.  Investigations have revealed involvement of organised groups in setting up fake units and companies and issuing fake Sales Tax invoices. Financial Monitoring Unit has also confirmed these fraudulent activities in its detailed financial investigation reports. In order to delay proceedings and influence the investigation, accused have filed many fabricated complaints against officers of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation inland revenue on various forums.