Major tax evasion network unearthed in Bengaluru: Illegal transactions worth 100 crore exposed
Bengaluru: The Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a large-scale tax evasion network in the state capital following a covert operation that lasted 15 days. Officials have detected concealed trade transactions worth approximately 100 crore rupees involving multiple business establishments.
Inspections were conducted in central Bengaluru, including areas like Chickpet, Avenue Road, BVK Iyengar Road, JC Road and SP Road. Through document scrutiny and data analysis, authorities found extensive instances of tax concealment. Further investigations are underway, officials confirmed.
According to the department, several traders purchased goods from New Delhi and other regions without proper billing and later sold them locally without issuing tax invoices. Items identified include electronics, automobile spare parts, gift products and dry fruits. It was also found that actual quantities purchased were significantly higher than what was declared in tax records.
Officials stated that traders dealing in iron, steel, hardware and cement supplied products directly to end customers, while issuing fake bills to contractors in order to evade tax liabilities.
During the operation, many businesses were also found to be operating without GST registration despite having taxable turnover exceeding 40 lakh rupees. Such traders have been warned and instructed to complete mandatory registration immediately.
The department has intensified monitoring of freight movement in and out of city railway stations. At Yeshwantpur Railway Station, officials seized nearly 1,000 bags of gutka, pan masala and dry fruits transported without valid documentation. Additionally, over 75 goods vehicles carrying iron scrap without proper tax invoices were taken into custody.
Authorities have reiterated that strict action will continue against those involved in tax evasion and illegal commercial activities in Bengaluru.
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SIT formed to probe second sexual assault case against expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe a second case of sexual assault against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, police officials said on Friday.
The SIT will be led by G Poonguzhali, Assistant Inspector General at the Police Headquarters.
The team also includes a DSP rank officer and sub-inspectors, officials added.
The second sexual assault complaint was received by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, which it forwarded to the state police chief.
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Following this, the Crime Branch registered a case and launched an investigation.
Crime Branch officials said the email complaint contained only the sender's email ID and no other contact details.
As part of the probe, they have sent a reply email requesting that the complainant contact them and provide her statement.
The complainant has alleged that she was sexually assaulted under the false promise of marriage, a Crime Branch official said.
However, details such as the location and date of the alleged incident are not currently available to the police.
The SIT will attempt to trace the sender of the email and record her statement, which is crucial for further investigation, the officer said.
Mamkootathil was expelled from the Congress party on Thursday after a court here rejected his anticipatory bail petition in another rape case.
Police said he is currently absconding, and a manhunt is underway in Kerala and neighbouring states.
