Income tax department employee harassment to

An NRI, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, who resides in the United States, has substantial investments and properties in India. During a routine tax filing, he received a notice from the Indian Income Tax Department regarding discrepancies in his tax returns, upon approaching the tax officer, he was demanded a bribe to "resolve" the discrepancies quickly. The officer also suggested that Mr. Kumar should engage in unlawful activities, such as falsifying documents, to minimize his tax liability. Mr Kumar was stressed and concerned about the potential legal implications and the harassment by the officer.