Ranchi: In a major operation spanning nine days, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on companies associated with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu, resulting in the seizure of Rs 351 crore and jewelry valued at Rs 2.80 crore. The raids, spanning three states—Orissa, Jharkhand, and Kolkata—were initiated on December 6, targeting entities involved in liquor business, healthcare, and education.
The Income Tax Department, in a statement released today, disclosed that the extensive operation covered 30 locations across 10 districts in Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The businesses in question were linked to the family of Dheeraj Sahu, residing in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dheeraj Sahu, a Congress party member in the Rajya Sabha, hails from a family with a background in business, initiated by his father, Baldev Sahu.
During the raids, the Income Tax Department recorded statements from senior employees of the company. One employee revealed that the seized funds were connected to the liquor business and were derived from unaccounted cash transactions. The department is currently scrutinizing various documents seized during the operation for further investigation.
The revelations suggest a significant financial irregularity, prompting the Income Tax Department to intensify efforts to uncover the extent of the undisclosed income and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Further developments in this case are awaited as the investigation progresses.
