KARACHI: Customs Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi has sent a woman accused, Fehmida w/o Muhammad Karim, to Central Jail Karachi on judicial remand who allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband Saudi Riyal 100,000 from Sharjah to Karachi.
The court also directed the investigation officer to complete the investigation and submit a challan before the next date of hearing.
During the hearing, investigation officer produced her before the court and informed it that on a credible information, the staff of modal customs collectorate, preventive customs house Karachi, recovered Saudi Riyal 100000 from her possession.
During the search, the lady was asked to produce lawful documents, however she failed to do so therefore said currency was seized and the woman was arrested.
After the arguments, the court sent her to jail and directed the investigation officer to submit a progress report on the next date of hearing.
According to the prosecution, a case was registered in violation of section 2 (s) 16 and 139 of the Customs Act-1969, punishable under clauses (8) (9) & 70 of section 156 (i) ibid read with notification of The State Bank of Pakistan.
