https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42059 Allegations assert that a Deputy Commissioner-level income tax officer and a private intermediary conspired to obtain and disclose confidential assessment information under the Faceless Scheme, promise favourable orders to taxpayers in pending high-value assessments in exchange for pecuniary benefits, and collect undue gratification. Searches at multiple locations yielded incriminating documents, payment evidence, and digital material. A complaint from the Income Tax Department led to registration of a criminal investigation naming departmental officers, chartered accountants, and private persons; arrests have been made and investigation continues. en-us Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:47:32 +0530 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:47:31 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42059 Allegations assert that a Deputy Commissioner-level income tax officer and a private intermediary conspired to obtain and disclose confidential assessment information under the Faceless Scheme, promise favourable orders to taxpayers in pending high-value assessments in exchange for pecuniary benefits, and collect undue gratification. Searches at multiple locations yielded incriminating documents, payment evidence, and digital material. A complaint from the Income Tax Department led to registration of a criminal investigation naming departmental officers, chartered accountants, and private persons; arrests have been made and investigation continues. News - Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:47:32 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=42059