KARACHI: Customs Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi has sent a suspect, Muhammad Yousuf son of Babu, to Central Jail Karachi on judicial remand. The suspect was arrested for illegally depositing a pay-order of Rs 2,043,407 into an unauthorized account.
During the hearing, investigation officer informed the court that the Pay Order No: 3176009 dated 03/02/2014 amounting to Rs 2, 043, 407 was issued by Standard Chartered Bank, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, and was deposited against GD of unauthorized importer(s). Yousuf allegedly removed the pay order from securities section of the collectorate.
He added that accused was asked to clarify his position from time to time but he intentionally avoided to attend preliminary investigations, therefore, a case was registered against him under Sections 32-A of the Customs Act 1969, punishable under clause 14A of Section 156(I) of the customs Act 1969, have been reported in this case.
After the hearing, court sent the suspect to jail and directed investigation officer to submit charge sheet against him on the next date of hearing.
