Bengaluru Lamborghini Seized in Major Tax Evasion Scandal Exposed by Anonymous Tip
In a dramatic turn of events, the Karnataka Transport Department has seized a luxury Lamborghini Huracan Evo in Bengaluru, uncovering an alleged tax evasion racket that evaded over Rs 37 lakh in road tax and penalties. The case came to light after an anonymous email blew the whistle on fraudulent registration practices, prompting swift action from authorities.
Anonymous Email Triggers Investigation into Luxury Car Fraud
The investigation began on December 12, 2025, when the Transport Department received an anonymous email alleging that H1 Car Care had fraudulently registered the high-end vehicle, bearing registration number KA-03-NX-0016, at the Kasturinagar Regional Transport Office (RTO) using fabricated documents. The whistleblower attached photographs of the purportedly fake paperwork, which immediately caught the attention of officials. This led the additional commissioner (Enforcement) to order a detailed probe into the matter.
According to a police complaint filed by Ranjith N, Senior Motor Vehicle Inspector, at the Kodigehalli Police Station, the Lamborghini was originally purchased by Harsha Infra Cons Pvt Ltd from a Lavelle Road showroom on June 1, 2022, for Rs 3,00,68,729. The vehicle had a temporary registration at the Electronics City RTO from June 2 to July 1, 2022, before the company sought permission to register it in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Forged Documents and Undervaluation Uncovered in Probe
Investigators discovered that the accused had allegedly created fraudulent records claiming that H1 Car Care purchased the same vehicle in September 2025, nearly three years after it had already been sold and registered to Harsha Infra Cons. The purported purchase price was listed as Rs 3,00,58,729, with officials noting that the forged documents reused the same invoice number originally issued to the first buyer, a clear violation of legal protocols.
During verification, transport department officials contacted the authorised Lamborghini dealer, who confirmed that the vehicle had been sold only to Harsha Infra Cons. The dealer explicitly stated that the invoice dated September 1, 2025, allegedly issued to H1 Car Care, was never generated by them and appeared to be entirely fabricated. Further scrutiny of documents submitted to the Kasturinagar RTO confirmed that forged papers were used to obtain the fraudulent registration.
Officials revealed that the vehicle was also undervalued in the fraudulent paperwork, a tactic employed to evade road tax and penalties amounting to more than Rs 37 lakh accrued over the three-year period. This significant financial evasion highlighted the sophistication of the alleged racket.
Seizure and Legal Action Follow Confirmation of Forgery
Following confirmation of the forgery, senior transport officials ordered the immediate seizure of the vehicle. On February 7, the Lamborghini was traced and seized from Sahakarnagar, where it was linked to premises associated with H1 Car Care. When the owner allegedly failed to cooperate with the investigation, the transport department lodged a formal police complaint.
Based on this complaint, the Kodigehalli police registered a First Information Report, naming the owner of H1 Car Care as Accused No 1 and the owner of Harsha Infra Cons as Accused No 2. This legal action underscores the seriousness of the case and the commitment of authorities to tackle tax evasion and document fraud in the automotive sector.
The seizure of the Lamborghini Huracan Evo in Bengaluru serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which individuals may go to evade taxes, and the crucial role that whistleblowers play in exposing such illicit activities. The Karnataka Transport Department continues to investigate the matter, with further updates expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
