IT dept raids Pothys showrooms in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Income Tax (IT) department conducted a raid on Pothys, a clothing showroom, at its outlets at Timber Yard Layout on Mysuru Road and in Gandhinagar on Friday. Over 25 IT officials were present at the Timber Yard Layout showroom while another 30 officials raided the Gandhinagar showroom.

The showrooms, owned by a Tamil Nadu-based businessman, were raided due to suspected tax evasion. The IT officials from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, are investigating the showroom premises.

Pothys has multiple branches across Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, and other locations.