KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of a suspect in a case pertaining to the import of dutiable goods of Indian origin in the guise of used cloths that caused Rs 5.62 million loss to the national exchequer.
A single bench comprising Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi dismissed the bail application of Muhammad Shahid after hearing arguments from prosecution and the defense side.
According to the prosecution, M/s Mass International imported a consignment, containing used trousers, blankets and zipper jackets, and sought release thereof vide GD KAPE-HC-155897 on June 6. The importer paid the upfront taxes of the entire consignment amounting to Rs 96,568.
The deputy collector became suspicious about origin of the goods and ordered its examination. On physical examination, the goods consisting of baby frocks, polyester vest for girls/ladies, viscose, printed shirts, trousers and shorts of Indian origin were found.
The importer M/s Mass International attempted to import restricted/dutiable goods of Indian origin under the guise of used cloths. This deliberate attempt of mis-declaration deprived national exchequer of its legitimate revenue to the tune of Rs 5.62 millions.
An FIR was registered against importer Muhammad Shahid, and his accomplices Muhammad Ali and Naveed.
