Ferrari SF90 Stradale Evades Taxes in Bengaluru — Traced and Under Investigation
A red Ferrari SF90 Stradale, valued at over ₹7.5 crore, has been traced by Bengaluru authorities after it allegedly evaded registration taxes by using fraudulent number plates and forged out-of-state documents.
The luxury supercar, which had been spotted across Bengaluru’s high-end neighborhoods for weeks, came under scrutiny during a random RTO (Regional Transport Office) inspection near UB City.
🚨 What Happened?
The Ferrari bore a Pondicherry registration number, raising red flags with the Karnataka transport department.
Upon investigation, officials found that no valid tax had been paid in Karnataka, despite the vehicle being stationed in the city for over 9 months.
The documents were allegedly forged to avoid ₹1.5 crore in road tax.
“This isn't an isolated case. It signals a rising trend of luxury tax evasion,” said a senior RTO inspector.
⚖️ Legal Repercussions
The car has been seized, and a FIR has been filed under sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and IPC for forgery.
The owner is being investigated for financial fraud and potential involvement in a supercar tax-evasion ring.
🧠 Vizzve Financials Insight – Supercar Risk Monitoring
According to Vizzve Financials, Bengaluru has emerged as the #2 city in India for luxury vehicle tax evasion, just after Mumbai.
Vizzve Filing Highlights:
📁 Report: “High-Value Vehicle Registration Compliance — FY25 Q1”
🚗 Top 3 Brands with Compliance Flags: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche
📍 Bengaluru luxury tax evasion cases: +31% YoY
💸 Average unpaid road tax in flagged cases: ₹98 lakh
🔎 Vizzve’s Vehicle Compliance Tracker flagged 12 unregistered Ferraris in FY25 Q1 alone.
“Luxury tax evasion is not just a transport issue—it’s a finance loophole. Expect stricter digital VIN tracking in FY26,” said Yash Mehta, Senior Compliance Analyst at Vizzve.
❓ FAQ: Ferrari SF90 Stradale Tax Evasion Case
Q1: Why did the owner register the Ferrari in Pondicherry?
To evade Karnataka’s high road tax, which can exceed ₹1.5 crore for luxury cars.
Q2: Is this legal?
Not if the car is permanently based in Karnataka. It must be re-registered and taxed locally.
Q3: What are the penalties?
Fines, car seizure, potential criminal charges for forgery, and retrospective tax dues.
Q4: How did the authorities trace it?
Using AI-enabled license plate scanners and Vizzve’s VIN tracing system flagged anomalies.
Q5: Is this common among supercar owners?
Yes. According to Vizzve, nearly 1 in 5 high-end cars in metros use non-compliant registrations to avoid tax.
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Published on July 4, 2025 • By Benny
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