'Thalapathi' Vijay under scanner in alleged tax evasion case

'Thalapthi' Vijay, as he is popularly called, was being questioned in Neyveli, Cuddalore district today.

Published: 05th February 2020 05:12 PM | Last Updated: 06th February 2020 09:12 AM | A+A A-

By Online Desk

Tamil actor Vijay is being questioned by officers of the Income Tax Department in connection with an alleged tax evasion linked to AGS cinemas.

'Thalapthi' Vijay, as he is popularly called, was being interrogated in Neyveli, Cuddalore district on Wednesday, as reported by ANI.

Actor Vijay is shooting in Neyveli for his next film 'Master' also starring Vijay Sethupathi.

Tamil Nadu: Tamil actor Vijay questioned by Income Tax Department officials in Neyveli, Cuddalore district today, in connection with alleged tax evasion by AGS Cinemas. Vijay's latest movie Bigil was produced by AGS Cinemas. pic.twitter.com/HVuMmgwktz
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2020

The I-T sleuths have also been searching the premises of AGS Group including AGS Cinemas.

It is to be noted that Vijay's latest movie 'Bigil' was produced by AGS Cinemas.

(This is a developing story. More updates awaited.)