KARACHI: The Customs Court approved progress report against Santosh Mumar son of Parkash, proprietor of M/s Rempex Trading filed by investigation officer of Customs Appraisement and Facilitation West, in mega mis-declaration scam.
On 12 November 2020, investigation officer submitted progress report (challan) against the above mentioned accused and informed the court that M/s Electromed Corporation imported a consignment from USA and field WeBOC goods declaration amounting to US$ 12, 250 without mentioning part/serial number issued by M/s YAM Global FZE LLC, UAE in favour of importer.
Investigation officer further submitted that on suspicious, customs officials decided to re-examine the goods, invoices and other related documents, and after the re-examination, it was found that documents, invoice furnished/ scanned with the goods declaration has been proved to be false and fabricated.
He argued that above mentioned accused, importers in connivance with their customs agent have grossly mis-declared the goods for evading government’s legitimate revenue amounting of Rs14.2 million, therefore, first information report has been lodged against them and investigation is underway.
After the hearing, the court took charge sheet on court record and adjourned the matter for copy supply.
It needs to be mentioned court already granted pre-arrest bail to Santosh Mumar son of Parkash, proprietor of Rempex Trading, earlier, he had appeared before the court and submitted application for bail and his counsel argued that his client is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this court, therefore, court may grant his pre-arrest bail till final judgment in this case.