KARACHI: Customs Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi has granted pre-arrest bail to suspect namely Nasira Dharani, director of M/s Electro Polymers (Private) Limited, who was allegedly involved in fake invoices case.
During the hearing, counsel for the accused moved the bail petition and argued that his client is innocent and has falsely been implicated in this case, therefore, the court may granted him bail.
After his arguments, the court granted him bail against surety of Rs 100,000 and issued notices to special prosecutor for the customs department and investigation officer of this case. The court also directed the suspect to appear before the court on the next date of hearing.
According to the prosecution, above mentioned accused and other are involved in issuance of fake invoices and it output is being used for clearing refund or input tax adjustment by the others registered persons.
Case was registered for violation of under section 2 (37) 2 (9) 2 (14) (a) 3, 6, 7, 8 (1) (a) & (d) 8a, 22 (1) 23 (1) 25, 26 (1) & 73 of Sales Tax Act 1990 punishable under section 33 (3) (5) (8) (11c) (13) (16) (18) ibid.
