Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 7: Investigation into the auto driver, who was nabbed by the income tax (I-T) officers after he purchased a villa worth Rs 1.6 crore, has revealed that his wealth was in fact a reward from an American lady for helping her out, and that there was no wrongdoing involved.
Auto driver Nalluralli Subramani came under the I-T scanner after he bought a posh villa in the city's Whitefield area. He was accused of having nexus with certain political leaders and helping them evade tax. It was even said that the sleuths had found documents pointing at benami properties. Meanwhile, Subramani reportedly told the investigators that his wealth was a result of an American lady's generosity.
As it now turns out, Subramani was telling the truth. An American woman, identified as Lara Evison came to Bengaluru in 2006. She came in contact with Subramani, who helped her around the city. Evison stayed in Bengaluru till 2010, and during these years, Subramani acted as her guide in the city.
Upon learning about Subramani's poor financial conditions, Evison offered to help him and his family monetarily. She extended financial aid to fund his children's education and later helped him acquire the villa.
The I-T department has already recorded Evison's statement, sources said. Both Subramani and Evison have also furnished documents that prove the same.
There is no benami angle to the case, nor does Subramani have any political links as suspected, sources said.