KARACHI: The Customs Court directed investigation officer of Customs Collectorate Appraisement West to complete investigation and submit charge sheet against Mehmood Iqbal, proprietor of M/s M. M Trading Co, Qaiser Abbas, Muhammad Idress, clearing agents, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Ahsan, Imran Khan, Aslam alias Aini, owners/ directors/ partners of United Marine Agencies booked in 6.34 million tax evasion case.
On October 17, 2019, investigation officer submitted FIR before the court and informed that the above mentioned importer and others attempted to clear high tariff/ banned goods under the guise of used clothing and worn articles, he further submits that on a credible information, detailed examination was conducted by AIB staff in the presence of appraising officer examination of the collectorate as well as surveyor of the custodian namely M/s AICT which authenticate the gross mis-declaration of contents as upon examination the goods comprising 51 refrigerators, 15 automatic washing machines and furniture valuing of Rs6.41 million involving taxes to Rs6.34 million as against the importer declaration in IGM/ Bill of lading to contain 79 packages STC old and used clothing and other worn articles.
Investigation officer said that during the investigation, it was established that the above mentioned suspects have attempting to clear the impugned consignment with mala-fide intention and are guilty of offence as defined under the provisions of section 16, 32-A, 32C 79 (1) ibid and other sections.
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.
