Income tax officials raid residences of Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif
NEW DELHI: Income tax officials are conducting raids at residences of Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif for suspected tax evasion.
The raids started around 7.30am simultaneously at 12 sites, including the residences of the two actresses in the western suburbs. Priyanka's home in Versova, Andheri West, was raided.
Also raided were the homes of their secretaries, their respective office premises and other locations, the official said.
The I-T department is investigating whether the two actresses have paid taxes proportionate to their known sources of income during the past year.
Both Katrina and Priyanka are high ranking Bollywood actresses who work with top stars and leading film banners, besides endorsing top brands and participating in the major stage shows in India and abroad.
The income tax department had earlier sent several notices to both actresses, seeking details of their finances but failed to get a satisfactory response.
Detailed information is expected to be provided after the raids are completed. The raids are expected to continue through the day.
The raids started around 7.30am simultaneously at 12 sites, including the residences of the two actresses in the western suburbs. Priyanka's home in Versova, Andheri West, was raided.
Also raided were the homes of their secretaries, their respective office premises and other locations, the official said.
The I-T department is investigating whether the two actresses have paid taxes proportionate to their known sources of income during the past year.
Both Katrina and Priyanka are high ranking Bollywood actresses who work with top stars and leading film banners, besides endorsing top brands and participating in the major stage shows in India and abroad.
The income tax department had earlier sent several notices to both actresses, seeking details of their finances but failed to get a satisfactory response.
Detailed information is expected to be provided after the raids are completed. The raids are expected to continue through the day.
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