CBI Books Five Hyderabad-Based Income Tax Officials, Chartered Accountant for Alleged Extortion



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The CBI has launched a case against five Hyderabad-based Income Tax officials and a Chartered Accountant accused of extorting money from taxpayers. The officials allegedly used confidential taxpayer information, especially regarding large refund claims, to threaten individuals and demand bribes. They reportedly worked with a Chartered Accountant to launder the illicit funds. Searches have been conducted, and the investigation is continuing.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against five officials of the Income Tax department and a Chartered Accountant based in Hyderabad for allegedly extorting money from taxpayers in exchange for favorable treatment in their tax matters. According to an official CBI pre
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The CBI has booked five officials from the Income Tax department and one Chartered Accountant based in Hyderabad.

They are accused of extorting money from taxpayers by misusing confidential taxpayer data and threatening them with penalties in exchange for bribes.

The accused IT officials reportedly used a Chartered Accountant's bank account to receive illicit funds before transferring them to their own accounts.

The CBI has registered a case, conducted searches at six locations in Hyderabad, and recovered incriminating documents.

The accused IT officials include two Inspectors and three Senior Tax Assistants.




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