CBDT denies summons issued to MPs on funds abroad

The CBDT also said investigations related to overseas bank accounts had not been referred to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, as is being reported in the media.

“A section of the press has reported today that some investigations relating to banking information received from overseas have been referred to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation by the Central Board of Direct Taxes for prosecution," said a statement from the CBDT.

"It has also been reported that summons have been issued to some members of parliament. This information is factually incorrect and is therefore denied,” the apex tax body said.