New Delhi: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu, who recently faced income tax raids, addressed the media for the first time, expressing his disappointment and stating that this was the first such incident in his life. He clarified that the seized money belonged to his company and was related to liquor sales collection, emphasising that it had no connection to the Congress party.
Sahu asserted that the money was legitimate earnings from their business ventures, which have been in operation for over a century. He expressed his intention to cooperate fully with the income tax authorities and provide all necessary information, as there was nothing to hide.
The MP highlighted that all the firms involved in the business are family-owned and that the money found during the raids was intended for business purposes. He explained that in the liquor business, most transactions are conducted in cash, and the seized money belonged to various family members and related firms.
The Income Tax Department had initiated searches at the premises of Baudh Distillery and its promoters, including Sahu’s residence in West Bengal, Odisha, and Ranchi, on December 6 in connection with a tax evasion case. The raids reportedly led to the recovery of over Rs 350 crore, prompting speculation about the source of the money.
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Sahu asserted that the Income Tax Department would determine whether the recovered money was black money or white money and expressed confidence that his family would be able to provide satisfactory answers. He reiterated that while the business is primarily conducted in cash, it is fully accounted for, and there is no intention to conceal any information.
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