Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial, in an informal conversation with the media, revealed that the FBR has issued notices to 30 individuals who flaunted their luxurious lifestyles on social media but underreported their income in tax returns.

According to Langrial, individuals who display expensive clothing, homes, vehicles, and even horses on the internet are now being investigated for filing inaccurate or incomplete tax returns.

“We have compiled detailed data on those who either did not file tax returns or submitted false information while publicly displaying wealth,” he added.

He confirmed the appointment of a Chief Commissioner for Enforcement to supervise these activities across the country. 

This single authority will now supervise all actions taken against tax evaders, and daily reports on the crackdown will be compiled.

Langrial declared, “We will continue robust action against tax evaders across the country.”

Additionally, Langrial underlined that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the FBR to implement the strictest measures and has zero tolerance for tax evasion. On smuggling, he said that customs authorities are carrying out daily operations to curb the inflow of smuggled goods, and the campaign will continue without pause.

He went on to say that smugglers had harmed customs officials, noting  that two tax officers have lost their lives in the line of duty.