In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a proclaimed offender linked to a major customs duty evasion scam worth over Rs 58 lakh. The arrest marks a crucial step in dismantling a sophisticated network that defrauded the government through fraudulent import practices.
The accused, who had been evading capture for an extended period, was finally nabbed after meticulous surveillance and intelligence operations spanning multiple states. Sources within the agency revealed that the individual was declared a proclaimed offender by a special court earlier this year, intensifying the manhunt.
Investigations uncovered a web of deceit involving the undervaluation of imported goods, primarily electronics and consumer items. By deliberately misdeclaring the value and classification of shipments, the perpetrators siphoned off substantial customs duties, causing massive revenue loss to the exchequer.
CBI officials conducted raids across key ports and warehouses, seizing critical documents and digital evidence that corroborated the fraud. The probe has so far led to the recovery of incriminating ledgers and communication records implicating several accomplices.
This case underscores the CBI’s unwavering commitment to curbing economic offenses that undermine national revenue. The arrested offender will be produced before the court, where further custodial interrogation is expected to unravel deeper layers of the syndicate. Authorities anticipate more arrests as the investigation intensifies.