Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 3: In a major operation today, multiple teams of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) conducted searches at various locations here as part of a case involving fraudulent income tax claims.
The searches were carried out at numerous residences and office premises of accused individuals linked to the case (FIR Nos. 27/2023 and 28/2023 of P/S EOW, Srinagar CB-Kashmir).
The CBK stated that the cases revolve around the criminal manipulation and tampering of electronic data, which allowed the perpetrators to fraudulently claim refunds for income tax deductions made at the source.
“The said criminal acts have resulted in wrongful pecuniary gain running into crores of rupees to the accused individuals while causing a corresponding financial loss to the Income Tax Department, Government of India,” stated the CBK.
These cases were registered on 25-05-2023 based on a complaint received from the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Srinagar.
The CBK emphasized that the search operations were conducted as part of the ongoing investigation, ensuring due diligence and adherence to legal procedures.
No arrests were made during the raids; however, the CBK recovered and seized incriminating documents, desktop computers and laptops. These items have been taken on record for further examination and analysis as potential evidence in the cases.
“The investigation of the cases is progressing satisfactorily, and further updates will be shared at an opportune time in the future,” the CBK stated.
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