Delhi Court Extends CBI Custody of Income Tax Officer and CA in Bribery Case Linked to Faceless Assessment Scheme

A Delhi court extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant arrested for bribery related to the government’s “faceless” tax assessment scheme. The CBI seeks further investigation, citing new evidence and the need to interrogate additional suspects. Both accused have been accused of soliciting bribes for favorable assessments.