KARACHI: The Customs Court directed investigation officer to complete investigations and submit charge sheet against suspects namely Abdul Aziz, proprietor of M/s Fine Products Enterprises, Muhammad Qasim Kazi, Export Manager of M/s Kazi Corporation, M/s International Leaders Private Limited and others, who were booked in a mega tax evasion case.
On November 19, 2018, investigation officer appeared before the court and informed that investigation is underway and challan will be produced on next date of hearing. After the hearing, the court granted time and directed him to produce charge-sheet on next date of hearing.
According to first information report (FIR) submitted by investigation officer on last date of hearing, exporter in collusion with clearing agents M/s Kazi Corporation has submitted fake and fabricated E-Form, meaning thereby that the foreign exchange amounting to Rs87,751,125 was not remitted in the country, despite that goods have been exported.
FIR added that the exporter with the collusion of clearing agents has hoodwinked customs by submitting fake documents, therefore, they have violated the provisions of Section 16, 32 (1) 32 (2) 32-A, 131, 209 of the Customs Act, 1969 and other related laws.
Investigation officer further stated that FIR to this effect is being lodged accordingly and efforts are being made to arrest the culprits/beneficiaries involved in the crime.