[goku12]

The article says that it can be done as part of search and seizure operations. And such an operation requires a search warrant. So I'm guessing not. However, the concern is that it may be used to extract information beyond what's relevant to income tax. Honestly, that isn't very farfetched because there have been allegations of planting incriminating evidence using the Pegasus malware. In comparison, a warrant isn't going to be much of a hurdle.

[janice1999]

For those interested: "Police Linked to Hacking Campaign to Frame Indian Activists"

https://www.wired.com/story/modified-elephant-planted-eviden...