KARACHI: Pakistan Customs’ prosecution on Wednesday closed its side after deposition of its last witnesses in 16 duty and tax evasion cases before the Special Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling.
Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi recorded the statements of intelligence officer Javeed Haider, and two investigation officers – Rana Gulzar and Muhammad Sadiq. The court fixed December 10 for next hearing when statements of the accused persons would be recorded.
According to the prosecution, in February 2011 the Directorate General Customs Intelligence and Investigation had lodged the FIRs against the importers, the clearing agents and the customs officials for their alleged involvement in clearance of miscellaneous dutiable items through mis-declaration of description, quantity and value to evade customs duty and other taxes.
The consignments were declared to contain adult diapers, citrus juicers, earth moving machinery parts / liner kits, diesel engine replacement parts / oil pumps, and other items.
After physical examination of the consignments, the directorate found undeclared items like baby diapers, blue tooth, mobile chargers, watches, watch parts, lithium watch batteries, sun glasses, optical frames, pad locks, plastic beads, cameras, gift sets, readymade garments, TV kits and satellite receivers and satellite dishes.
Therefore, they evaded around Rs12 million in duty and taxes.
These consignments were imported by Musani Enterprises, AMR Enterprises, Rehman Impex, MS Enterprise, FA Enterprise, Farhaj Enterprises, JR International, Jessani Steel, Zorain Enterprises, Sohajee Shaikhjee and Sons, MY Iqbal and Co., Zafar and Sons and AZ Enterprises. The two clearing agents involved are All World Private Limited and RS International.
