KARACHI: The Customs Court issued notices to special prosecutor for customs department and called police papers on pre-arrest bail petition filed by suspect namely Faizan Fayyaz, proprietor of M/s CGA Logistics, who was booked in a case of evasion of duty and taxes worth Rs2.2 million.
On May 25, 2019, counsel for the accused filed pre-arrest bail, he argued that his counsel is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further argued that he is ready to face trail, however, he has apprehension of arrest, therefore court may grant his bail till final verdict in this case.
Earlier, investigation officer has submitted first information report before the court and informed that preliminary inquiry into the matter has revealed that the above mentioned suspects involved in preparing fake PRCs in the name of overseas Pakistani as importers and have tried to get clearance of used Toyota Passo, used Suzuki Wagon R, used Suzuki Alto and others on fake proceeds realization certificates which is in serious violation of the mandatory provisions of law and procedure.
He further said that suspects and their associates have contravened the provision of Section 32 (1) 32(A) (a) and 192 read with Section 3, 6 and 36 of Sales Tax Act 1990 and other related laws, the accused customs agent namely Shaharyar Ahmed, of M/s CGA Logistics, Karachi who has been instrumental in the commission of aforesaid crime has been arrested and a notice under Section 171 of the Customs Act, 1969 has been served upon him.
After the hearing court taken FIR into court record and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit charge sheet on next date of hearing.
