Massive tax evasion probe: Income Tax raids over 20 supari trader locations in Nagpur

Key Highlights

• Sources said the action was initiated following inputs suggesting significant discrepancies between the declared income and the actual turnover of supari traders operating in Nagpur and adjoining regions.
• Officials are examining financial documents, electronic devices, cash transactions and other relevant materials to determine the extent of unaccounted income and possible violations of tax laws.
• The operation is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged large-scale tax evasion in the supari trade, which is known for high-volume cash dealings and interstate movement of goods.
• According to officials, such factors have kept the sector under close scrutiny for a considerable period.
• This marks the first major Income Tax raid in Nagpur in 2026.