CBDT opens tax evasion lab in Hyderabad

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has opened a digital intelligence and analytics lab (DIAL) in Hyderabad to improve data analysis and combat tax evasion. This is the first lab outside Delhi and Mumbai. The lab will analyze digital data, including social media, to identify financial irregularities. It is part of the CBDT's Cyber Forensics Policy, which aims to investigate digital footprints related to tax evasion. Data from property transactions, corporate affairs, and banks will be examined. The lab features advanced security measures for data storage and access, ensuring secure handling of evidence collected during investigations.