KARACHI: Sindh High Court has heard a bail application of an electronics importer booked by Customs Directorate of Intelligence and Investigations on charge of misdeclaring imported item and evading duty over Rs50 million.
Justice Aftab Ahmed Gorar heard the application filed by importer Muhammad Junaid, who is accused of misdeclaring imported items in connivance with five other absconding accused importers.
The accused imported a consignment declaring the item to be broken computer parts. A scrutiny be custom officials revealed that consignment in fact comprised of mobile phones, tablets, LCD;s DVDs , DVRs etc thus depriving the national coffers of custom duty and taxes Rs50 million.
The DIT registered a case and arrested Junaid while his five accomplices including Zeeshan Afzal, Adnan and three unidentified accused remain absconding. The Special customs court has already rejected the bail plea of applicant/accused in custody.
Khalid Rajpar advocate represented the respondent side. The bench after hearing initial arguments on Monday adjourned further proceedings till Sept 25.
