KARACHI: The Customs Court sent suspect namely Muhammad Islam son of Muhammad Ishaque to Central Jail Karachi on judicial remand and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit charge sheet in a case of smuggling 04.4 kilograms gold, US$ 450,000 Dollars and 255 UAE Dharam from Sukkur to Karachi.
On 10 January 2020, investigation officer of customs preventive produced the above mentioned suspect before the court and informed that customs preventive intercepted two passengers namely Muhammad Islam and Anahita Irani daughter Sohrab Jamshad Irani, who introduced themselves as owners of the cargo but could not provide any legal documents as to the reason of carrying huge amounts of USD and gold.
He further submits that later the passengers stated that they were carrying this currency and the gold on behalf of Sheherzade Jewelers but did not provide any lawful documents.
Investigation officer said that during the search, customs officials found 04.4 kg old valuing to Rs. 50,000,000. US$ 450,000 valuing in Pakistan rupees 69,907,500 and 255 UAE Dharam valuing of Rs. 10,787 and total worth Rs119,918,287.
He submitted that prosecution needs further investigation, therefore, court may sent suspect to physical remand, however, after his argument, court sent suspect to jail and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit charge sheet on next date of hearing.
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