KARACHI: The Customs Court approved charge sheet against suspects namely Asif Rasheed Siddiqui and Syed Waseem Ahmed, who were nominated in first information report (FIR) for generation and utilization proceeds of crime by way of smuggling of laptop, MacBook Rro, AirPod, Apple iPhone, USB, cameras, smart Watch, memory cards, etc by mis-using green channel facility at JIAP, Karachi.
On 16 February 2021, during the hearing, investigation officer of Intelligence & Investigation-FBR submits progress report and informs the court that a credible information was received by the directorate general of intelligence & investigation to the effect that some unscrupulous persons commonly known as KHAPIAS are involved in the smuggling of high quality/ expensive mobile phone, laptop, air pod, USB & accessories etc.
He stated that pursuance of said information, customs officials intercepted above mentioned suspects and during the search of Daihatsu Mira car bearing registration number AYA-466, near JIAP, Exit Way Signal Karachi, loaded with five cardboard cartons.
He further informed that during the search, customs officials found laptop, MacBook Rro, AirPod, Apple iPhone, USB, Cameras, Smart Watch, memory cards, etc total value of Rs. 13, 500,000 and accused persons were asked to produce lawful documents, however, they failed to produce any lawful documents in this regard.
Investigation officer submitted that after the formalities, above mentioned goods were seized along with vehicle and suspects were taken into custody and during the investigation, it was established that above mentioned suspects are involved for generation and utilization proceeds of crime by way of smuggling of the same.
After the hearing court takes charge sheet on court record and directs investigation officer to complete investigation and submit final charge sheet on next date of hearing.
