ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified more than 20 individuals flaunting lavish lifestyles on social media. Officials said these individuals showcased luxury cars, designer goods, and frequent foreign trips while declaring minimal income or assets. The Lifestyle Monitoring Cell uncovered evidence linking online displays of wealth with underreported income and hidden assets.
Travel Vlogger Under Scrutiny for Lavish International Trips
One high-profile case involves a digital content creator and travel vlogger.
The vlogger documented numerous international vacations from 2020 to 2025 on Instagram, including visits to Europe and the Middle East.
Despite the extravagant travel, the vlogger’s declared income remained below Rs. one million annually.
Authorities said this pattern reflects consistent underreporting of income over several years.
FBR Reviews Discrepancies in Income and Expenses
Official records show the vlogger’s annual income ranged from Rs. 490,800 in 2020 to Rs. 816,800 in 2024.
However, investigators noted that the lavish trips were financially inconsistent with the reported earnings.
The FBR said the data confirms clear mismatches between declared income and visible spending habits.
Political Figure Linked to Undeclared Assets Worth Rs. 180 Million
In another case, the FBR detected Rs. 180.5 million in hidden assets belonging to a political family member from South Punjab. Officials found the individual owned four luxury vehicles not declared in personal or family tax filings.
The undisclosed vehicles included a Lexus LX 570, Toyota Fortuner Legender, Suzuki Hayabusa, and a BMW i7 sedan. The taxpayer registered in 2023 but declared only two motorcycles that year.
Investigators believe the person deliberately concealed major assets to evade taxes.
Rs. 624 Million Case Involving 19 Undeclared Vehicles
A third case exposed Rs. 624 million in concealed assets linked to another taxpayer.
The individual reportedly owned 19 luxury and high-performance vehicles, including a Corvette C8, Range Rover, and Land Cruiser 300 Series. The FBR said none of these vehicles were listed in tax filings or asset statements.
Officials added that the taxpayer failed to justify the source of funds for the luxury collection.
Ongoing Investigations and Confidential Proceedings
The FBR confirmed that all investigations are ongoing under income tax laws.
Authorities have kept the identities of the suspects confidential to ensure fair proceedings.
Officials emphasized that the operation aims to enhance tax compliance and discourage wealth concealment through social media displays.
