Mumbai: Income Tax department officials on Tuesday questioned Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu in connection with the alleged tax evasion by her daughter.
“We suspect that Madhu Chopra would have crucial details of properties and investments. We have recorded her statement,” an I-T official said, adding that Madhu could not be questioned on Monday as she was not in town.
The official said that Priyanka allegedly owned eight flats in the city, including five in the Raj Classic building in suburban Bandra.
“We suspect Priyanka is taking remuneration partly in cash for endorsements, overseas assignments and private appearances and investing in properties,” the official said.
I-T sleuths today finished raids at Priyanka’s premises, while the raids at Katrina’s house were completed yesterday itself.
The I-T official said that the 12 lockers found during the yesterday’s raid had not been unlocked yet. “Investigations would take some time to complete,” said the official.
Other than Priyanka and Katrina, I-T sleuths conducted raids at the premises of renowned photographer Atul Kasbekar, talent management companies Matrix and Bling. The department had also conducted raids at the premises of Priyanka’s secretary Chand Mishra.
I-T sleuths had yesterday said they had raided 12 premises in all. “We will now compile the details and send it to the assessment wing who would initiate further proceedings,” they said.
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