Hyderabad, March 30 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against five Income Tax department officials in Hyderabad and a chartered accountant for allegedly cheating taxpayers, according to a New India Express report.

The illicit funds were reportedly first deposited into the chartered accountant's account before being transferred to the officials involved.

The agency conducted searches at six locations in Hyderabad, including the residences and offices of the accused. Several incriminating documents were recovered during the raids.

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