Faceless IT Scheme Sabotage: CBI Arrests Senior IRS Officer, Private Individual



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The CBI has arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (IRS officer) and a private individual as part of an investigation into the sabotage of the government's Faceless Income Tax Assessment Scheme. The pair are accused of conspiring with others to contact taxpayers with pending high-value cases, promising favourable outcomes in exchange for bribes. The Faceless Scheme was introduced to enhance transparency and reduce corruption by minimising human interaction in tax assessments.

CBI has made its first arrests today, including an IRS officer of the rank of Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax and a private person in connection with their involvement in an ongoing investigation of a case related to the sabotage of the Faceless Scheme of Income Tax Assessment. Investigation conduct
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FAQ :

The CBI has arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (IRS officer) and a private individual.

It is a government initiative designed to increase transparency and reduce corruption in tax administration by minimising direct human interaction between taxpayers and assessing officers.

They are accused of contacting taxpayers with pending high-value cases, promising favourable assessment orders in return for bribes, and collecting/disseminating confidential information about the scheme.

Yes, the CBI previously conducted searches at 18 locations across several cities, recovering incriminating documents and evidence.

The investigation was initiated by the CBI following a complaint received from the Income Tax Department.




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