The vigilance wing of the Commercial Taxes department in Bengaluru has uncovered hoteliers using 30 QR codes to evade taxes and suppress actual turnovers. The search operation also discovered Rs 1.47 crore cash at the residence of one of the proprietors. The hoteliers were engaged in the supply of biriyani and non-vegetarian items, and they were receiving payments through multiple UPI accounts to hide their actual turnovers and avoid issuing tax invoices. Income Tax officials have initiated proceedings regarding the cash found.