Ajmer: Washerman Shocked by Rs 598 Crore Income Tax Notice Over Alleged Diamond Deals
In a shocking incident from Ajmer, a local washerman, Jitendra Kumar, received a notice from the Income Tax Department, mentioning bank transactions of over Rs 598 crore, allegedly linked to diamond trading.
The income tax department has also issued a notice to the manager of the private bank where the account is reportedly held.
Kumar, a roadside washerman, washes and irons clothes in Ramganj. He claimed that the bank account does not belong to him. He said that he lost his PAN card two years ago while attending a function in Pali.
Kumar expressed his frustration due to the notice. He said that he has been visiting the police station and lawyers, due to which he cannot focus on his work.
Kumar’s lawyer, Rakesh Thada, said an FIR has been filed against the bank and the account operator, claiming that a businessman from Pali was running the account for a Surat-based diamond company.
The police have confirmed that they are investigating the case.
