LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through the Office of the Initiating Officer, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue, Benami Zone-II Lahore, has issued a show-cause notice under Section 22(1) of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2017, against M/s AHG Flavours (Pvt.) Ltd., the company operating Baskin-Robbins outlets in Pakistan.
According to the official notice dated January 6, 2026, the FBR received a complaint on December 1, 2025, alleging that a benami investment of Rs 32.275 million was made during FY 2017–18, reportedly benefiting M/s AHG Flavours (Pvt.) Ltd. The notice states that the funds were routed through banking channels and deposited in AHG Flavours’ corporate account at Bank Al Habib Limited, Defence Branch, Lahore.
AHG Flavours is the master franchise holder for Baskin-Robbins in Pakistan, with operations spanning multiple cities across the country.
Under Pakistani law, benami transactions are considered serious financial offences and are often linked to money laundering and tax evasion investigations. Legal experts note that cases of this nature may draw scrutiny from multiple enforcement and regulatory authorities.
If proven through legal proceedings, directors and responsible individuals may face severe consequences, including imprisonment of up to five years and financial penalties under the relevant laws.
The issuance of a show-cause notice marks the start of the legal process and does not imply any conviction. The concerned parties have the right to respond and present their explanation before any further action is taken.
