KARACHI: The Customs Court extends physical remand of suspect namely Muhammad Islam son of Muhammad Ishaque and sent him back to customs lock-up, who was nominated in a case of smuggling 04.4 kilograms gold, $450,000 dollars and 255 UAE dirram from Sukkur to Karachi.
On 6 January, 2020, investigation officer of customs preventive produced the above mentioned suspect before the court and informed that customs preventive intercepted two passengers namely Muhammad Islam and Anahita Irani daughter of Sohrab Jamshad Irani, who introduced themselves as owners of the cargo but could not provide any legal documents as to the reason of carrying huge amounts of USD and gold.
He further submitted that later the passengers stated that they were carrying this currency and the gold on behalf of Sheherzade Jewelers but did not provide any lawful documents.
Investigation officer said that during the search, customs officials found 04.4 kg gold worth Rs50,000,000. $ 450,000 Rs69,907,500 and 255 UAE Dirham valuing of Rs 10,787 and total valuing of Rs 119,918,287.
He submitted that prosecution needs further investigation, therefore, court may sent suspect to physical remand, after the hearing, court sent him back to customs department and directed investigation officer to produce him on next date of hearing along with progress report.
It needs to be mentioned here that the above mentioned lady’s name is mentioned in first information report and his roll, however, neither she was produced nor mentioned her name in remand paper.
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