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TCS, Smart Zone smuggling scandal: DG I&I pressurized to stay away from case

byM. Faizan
05/08/2014
in Anti-Smuggling, Breaking News, Islamabad, Latest News
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ISLAMABAD: Director General Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Lutfullah Virk has ordered Deputy Director Customs Shahid Jan to take strict action as per law against TCS and Smart Zone Company for their alleged involvement in smuggling.

As per details, owners of TCS and Smart Zone companies had tried to put pressure on DG I&I through different means but he rejected any illegal pressure and ordered Deputy Director to deal with the case as per law.

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Moreover, Customs authorities have decided to investigate other businesses of these companies. These companies are doing business of mobile import along with other side businesses.

A source told Customs Today that owners of TCS and Smart Zone through higher authorities tried to force DG I&I to change his decision regarding investigation but DG I&I demanded the proof for the legitimacy of the goods caught in warehouse of TCS. The hearing of bail request of owner of Smart Zone Company Shakirullah was fixed on August 6 and TCS CEO Saqib Hamdani on August 11 but due to prolonged leave of Customs Judge, their bail before arrest would automatically extend even after expiration.

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