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CBI books IRS officer, his wife in ₹4.57-cr disproportionate assets case
The CBI booked senior IRS officer Amit Singal and his wife Anupama Singla for alleged disproportionate assets totaling ₹4.57 crore during 2018-2025. The complaint filed by a CBI inspector in Chandigarh triggered the investigation, with the case registered in Mumbai under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and related statutes.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing anti-corruption scrutiny of high-ranking tax officials and the use of FIRs to probe illicit enrichment, underscoring accountability within public financial administration.
Timeline
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Article reporting the development published
May 1, 2026
The article reports that the CBI has booked the IRS officer and his wife in the ₹4.57 crore disproportionate assets case, with details on their positions, the asset figure, the period of alleged enrichment, and the locations involved (Maharashtra and New Delhi), along with the initial complaint date and the subsequent booking, reflecting ongoing legal proceedings.
CBI Mumbai unit registers case and books officers
April 27, 2026
The CBI Mumbai unit booked Amit Singal, then the additional director general of the Directorate General of Tax Services, CBIC, New Delhi, for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets, and his wife Anupama Singla, the commissioner of Income Tax, CBDT, New Delhi, for abetting the offense. The FIR involves assets amounting to ₹4.57 crore over the period from April 2018 to May 2025. The case is registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to illicit enrichment by a public servant, with the wife’s involvement noted as abetting.
Complaint filed by CBI inspector in Chandigarh
April 1, 2026
A complaint was filed by a CBI inspector working at the anti-corruption branch in Chandigarh against Amit Singal and his wife Anupama Singla, which led to a CBI inquiry into alleged illicit enrichment. The First Information Report indicates irregular activities in Maharashtra and New Delhi, with Singal’s assets allegedly 139.15 percent disproportionate to known income sources.