FIR Filed Against OYO and Ritesh Aggarwal Over ₹2.66 Crore GST Fraud in Jaipur

A major controversy has hit hospitality giant OYO as a Jaipur-based resort has filed a criminal complaint, leading to a formal FIR against the company and its founder Ritesh Aggarwal. The complaint revolves around alleged fake bookings which have triggered a massive ₹2.66 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice.

The Complaint That Sparked It All

The complaint was filed by Madan Jain, associated with Samskara Resorts in Jaipur. According to Jain, OYO entered into a one-year agreement with the resort on April 8, 2019, to facilitate both online and walk-in bookings. However, things took a turn when Jain received a GST notice for ₹2.66 crore – a figure he claims is based on fake bookings shown by OYO.

As per the FIR filed at Ashok Nagar police station, Jain alleges that OYO falsely reported a turnover of ₹22.22 crore over 3 financial years (FY-2018–2021), despite the resort operating only in FY-2019–2020 and recording genuine business worth just ₹10.95 lakh. This misrepresentation, he says, has left his resort facing steep GST liabilities and penalties.

Serious Charges Under theBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The FIR doesn’t hold back. OYO and its founder Ritesh Aggarwal have been accused of cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and criminal conspiracy under the newly introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The resort claims that OYO’s actions were not just unethical but illegal, with intent to deceive both the resort and tax authorities.

A Pattern of Disputes with Hoteliers

This incident is reportedly not an isolated one. Several hoteliers across Rajasthan have faced similar issues with OYO, receiving inflated GST notices linked to exaggerated bookings. Hussain Khan, President of the Hotel Federation of Rajasthan, mentioned that OYO’s relationship with hotels has long been strained.

According to Khan, “OYO has always had transparency issues,” and he recalled a statewide protest from 4 years ago where over 125 hotels displayed signs refusing to accept OYO bookings.

Conclusion

As the FIR gains attention, questions arise around OYO’s booking practices and financial reporting. With legal action now underway, this case could have far-reaching implications for how aggregator platforms handle partnerships and regulatory obligations. This developing story continues to attract scrutiny, especially as more hotels come forward with similar complaints.

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