KARACHI: Collector of Customs Appraisement East has submitted a first information report (FIR) against Muhammad Aqeel of M/s A R Industries, Muhammad Siddiq, proprietor of M/s Patanwala Traders, Rehmat, Muhammad Adnan, Mudassar Hussain and others, who were nominated in mis-declaration scam.
On 14 July 2021, investigation officer 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 informed the court that in first examination, description and quantity was reported as computer USB data cable net weight 900 kg approximately, upon re-examination, the description and quantity was confirmed as mobile data charging cable net weight 2000 kgs approximately.
investigation officer added that during the investigation, it was established that the accused persons with active connivance of their 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.
After the hearing, the court took FIR into court record and directed the investigation officer to complete the investigation and submit a progress report for the next date of hearing.
