HYDERABAD: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against six individuals, including five officials from the Hyderabad Income Tax Department, for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities targeting taxpayers. The accused comprise two Income Tax Inspectors, three Senior Tax Assistants, and a private individual—a Chartered Accountant.
The officials are alleged to have misused confidential taxpayer data, specifically targeting individuals who had claimed high tax refunds. They reportedly contacted these taxpayers, threatening them with hefty penalties unless bribes were paid. Funds were allegedly funneled through the Chartered Accountant’s account and subsequently distributed among the officials.
In response, CBI officials conducted searches at six locations across Hyderabad, leading to the recovery of incriminating documents and digital evidence. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging taxpayers to remain vigilant against fraudulent communications and to verify any suspicious interactions through official channels.
