Income Tax Department Raids Properties Of Popular Malayali YouTubers, Including Actor Pearle Maaney

IT Dept. Raids Properties Of Malayali YouTubers: In a surprising turn of events, the Income Tax Department has initiated unannounced inspections at the homes and workplaces of well-known YouTubers in Kerala.

According to report by Mathrubhumi.com, approximately 10 YouTubers, including actress and presenter Pearle Maaney, Sebin, and Saju Muhammad, are currently undergoing scrutiny by the income tax authorities.

The raids are allegedly being conducted in response to a complaint concerning tax evasion. Commencing on Thursday morning, the inspections are still underway at various locations.

Preliminary findings by the income tax department reveal that several prominent YouTubers in Kerala are generating annual incomes ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore.

However, suspicions have arisen that appropriate taxes are not being paid in accordance with these earnings. The investigation primarily focuses on scrutinising the financial transaction records of these YouTubers in relation to potential tax evasion.

Raids Conducted In Ten Locations, Including Kozhikode And Kochi

The Kozhikode unit of the Income Tax Investigation Department is currently conducting an investigation into a registered case, as per the Asianetnews online report. Numerous YouTubers in the state are earning substantial incomes, and the preliminary inquiry has revealed that they have not been paying taxes commensurate with their earnings. Raids are being carried out in ten locations, including Kozhikode and Kochi, report says.