<h1>Corruption Scandal: IRS Deputy Commissioner and Private Accomplice Arrested for Undermining Tax Assessment Transparency Scheme</h1> The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested an IRS Deputy Commissioner and a private individual for allegedly sabotaging the Faceless Income Tax Assessment Scheme. They were accused of contacting assessees, promising favorable tax orders in exchange for bribes by sharing confidential insider information about assessment cases. The scheme aims to increase transparency and reduce corruption by minimizing human interface in tax assessments. CBI conducted searches at multiple locations and recovered incriminating evidence. The investigation is ongoing.