Mumbai: In a significant corruption case, a central investigation agency has registered a case against a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and his wife for allegedly amassing assets worth ₹4.57 crore disproportionate to their known sources of income. The development has once again raised serious questions about accountability and oversight mechanisms at the top levels of the tax administration.
Seven-Year Wealth Trail Raises Red Flags
The officer under scrutiny, Amit Kumar Singal, was posted as Additional Director General in the Directorate General of Tax Services in New Delhi during the period under investigation. His wife, Anupama Singla, was serving as a Commissioner in the Income Tax Department. Both held influential positions within the country’s tax administration, adding weight to the allegations.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case pertains to the period between April 2018 and May 2025. Investigators have alleged that during this time, Singal accumulated assets that were approximately 139.15 percent higher than his known legitimate income. This, officials believe, constitutes a clear case of disproportionate assets under anti-corruption laws.
FCRF Academy Launches Premier Anti-Money Laundering Certification Program
Wife Named for Alleged Abetment
The complaint leading to the FIR accuses the officer of abusing his official position to generate illicit wealth. His wife has been named in the case for allegedly assisting and abetting these activities. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Maharashtra–Delhi Link Under Probe
The FIR further indicates that the alleged irregularities were spread across Maharashtra and New Delhi, suggesting a wider operational footprint. Investigators suspect that the accumulation of assets may involve a network of financial transactions and investments spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Sources familiar with the probe revealed that preliminary findings point to several financial records and transactions that do not align with the accused’s declared income sources. Additionally, certain properties are suspected to have been acquired in the names of third parties, indicating possible use of benami arrangements to conceal ownership.
Given the complexity of the case, the investigation has now expanded to include digital and forensic analysis. Officials are examining emails, bank transaction trails, property registration documents, and other financial records to establish the flow of funds and identify potential links to undisclosed income streams.
Benami Angle and Digital Trail Examined
The case has once again brought to light the need for greater transparency and stricter oversight within government institutions, particularly in sensitive departments such as taxation. Allegations against senior officials can have a far-reaching impact on public trust and institutional credibility.
Experts in financial investigations note that disproportionate assets cases are inherently complex, often involving scrutiny of financial activities over several years. Tracing the origin of funds, especially when layered through multiple accounts or investments, remains a significant challenge for investigators.
At present, the agency has maintained that the investigation will proceed strictly in accordance with the law, and further action will depend on the evidence gathered during the course of the probe. There has been no official response from the accused so far.
