The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exposed a huge tax evasion scam at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. Employees cleared electronics worth millions without paying customs duties.
How the Scam Worked
Employees of a foreign ground-handling company worked with importers to clear goods without filing Goods Declarations (GDs). They used fake documents and gate passes to smuggle consignments.
Officials acted on credible intelligence and seized a shipment valued at Rs103 million, which included iPhones, iPads, laptops, PlayStations, and memory cards. Two other consignments had already cleared using fake gate passes.
Customs filed two FIRs and arrested the company employees involved in the case.
Scale of the Fraud
Investigators confirmed employees removed five consignments illegally. All shipments came from Dubai-based Pir Jillani General Trading. Each pallet weighed nearly one ton and stayed hidden from the WeBOC system, allowing clearance through fake gate passes.
Employees manipulated the iCargo system to hide airway bills and issue false clearances, causing a total estimated loss of Rs384 million in duties and taxes.
Next Steps by FBR
The company refused to share CCTV footage and key records, raising suspicion of higher-level involvement. FIRs have been lodged, arrests made, and authorities expect further actions.
FBR leadership emphasized that officials will show no leniency. The operation underscores their commitment to protect revenue and restore public trust.
