KARACHI: The Customs Court sent suspects namely Abu Talib, Talha Abu Talib and Danish to Central Jail on judicial remand, who were booked in a mega tax evasion and hundi/hawala case.
On January 21, 2019, investigation officer produced the above-mentioned suspects before the court and submitted that during the course of investigation, statement of witness Suleman Hafeez (clearing agent) was recorded who stated that he has cleared 255 consignments of M/s Globe Traders. Details of 145 consignments have been secured whereas remaining details are being secured from customs authorities.
He further stated that M/s Globe Traders imported 145 consignments worth Rs533,544,704 during 2016 to 2018 using an illegal channel of hundi/hawala through Muhammad Nazeer.
He further disclosed that on 145 consignments, M/s Globe Traders paid duties and taxes to the tune of Rs122,047,083 whereas M/s Globe Traders evaded amount of Rs236,319,637, the amount which was transferred through illegal channel of hundi/hawala.
Investigation officer argued that it has been established that the above-mentioned suspects committed offences punishable under Section 156 (14A) R/W Section 32A of Customs Act, 1969.
He added that investigation is under way and progress report will be submitted before the court, after the hearing, court sent them to jail on judicial remand and directed him to submit charge sheet on next date of hearing.
