KARACHI: The Customs Court has issued notices to THE investigation officer and special prosecutor for customs department on bail applications filed by suspects namely Muhammad Aqeel owner of M/s A R Industries and others, who were booked for mega mis-declaration scam.
On 29 July 2021, counsel for the applicants/ accused persons argues that their clients are innocent and have been falsely implicated in this case, who are ready to submit surety and will give undertake for attendance of each and every date of hearing in this case, therefore, court may grant their bail till final verdict in this case.
Earlier, the investigation officer of this case, has submitted that on an actionable information, the consignment of the above mentioned accused persons was subjected to re-examination jointly with R&D team, quantities were found changed in almost all the items of the consignment.
He further informs the court that in first examination, description and quantity was reported as computer USB data cable net weight 900 kg approx., upon re-examination, the description and quantity was confirmed as mobile data charging cable net weight 2000 kgs approx.
investigation officer added that during the investigation, it was established that the accused persons with active connivance of his clearing agent and others associates, have deliberately mis-declared description, quantity and value of the impugned goods with the intent to get illegal clearance of the same at mis-declared and under-invoiced value and evaded legitimate government revenue to the tune of Rs2,620,809. First information report is lodged accordingly for in-depth investigation into the matter and to unearth the actual culprits involved in an attempt to evade legitimate duty.
