Income Tax Searches 12 Mumbai Locations Linked To Rakul Preet Singh, Vashu Bhagnani
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The Income Tax Department is conducting searches at 12 locations in Mumbai linked to actor Rakul Preet Singh, filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios over suspected financial irregularities involving film-related funds.
The searches began on September 28, with multiple teams of the Mumbai Income Tax Department examining premises and financial records connected to the individuals and company. The exact locations being searched have not been publicly disclosed.
Funds Allegedly Sent Abroad
Investigators are reportedly examining suspected movement of money outside India in the name of financing film projects. The inquiry is looking at documents, financial records and details of alleged overseas transactions.
The department had reportedly received information about money allegedly being sent abroad in connection with activities such as film production, shooting and overseas distribution. However, the exact nature of the transactions and the amount involved have not been disclosed.
The searches are still underway, and the Income Tax Department has not publicly announced any findings or confirmed that tax violations have been established.
Why Rakul Preet Singh And Vashu Bhagnani Are Linked
Rakul Preet Singh is married to actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani, who is Vashu Bhagnani's son. Bhagnani has been associated with Pooja Entertainment, while Panorama Studios is a separate film production and distribution company.
The current Income Tax searches concern suspected financial transactions linked to film activities. The available reports do not establish that Rakul Preet Singh herself committed any tax offence as per reports.
Separate Case Involving Rakul's Brother
The Income Tax searches have also brought renewed attention to a separate drugs case involving Rakul's brother, Aman Preet Singh.
On December 19, 2025, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Force and West Zone police reportedly arrested two businessmen for allegedly peddling drugs. Police seized 43 grams of cocaine and 11.5 grams of MDMA during the operation.
Police subsequently suspected that Aman had purchased drugs from the two alleged peddlers on five occasions. The drugs case is separate from the ongoing Income Tax investigation.
The Income Tax searches remain ongoing, with officials examining documents and financial transactions. No final findings from the searches have been made public so far, and further details are awaited.
