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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
DRI arrests 4 with gold worth 1.26cr
Jaipur: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested four persons and seized 1,300 gm of gold worth Rs 1.26 crore in Kuchaman-Didwana. The accused were produced before a special economic offences court in Jodhpur Monday and sent to judicial custody. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Acting on a tip-off, DRI officials intercepted the suspects in Didwana. One person had hidden the gold in his undergarments. An official said, "The consignment came from Riyadh and reached Ahmedabad before being transported to Didwana by road." tnn
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Delhi court frames charges against foreign national for smuggling cocaine in capsules
New Delhi: A Delhi court framed charges under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against a foreign national who allegedly smuggled 325g of cocaine by ingesting it as capsules. The court of special judge Gaurav Gupta on June 4 framed charges against the accused under NDPS Act sections 29 (punishment for abetment and criminal conspiracy), 23 (punishment for illegal import), and 21(c) (contravention of the act involving commercial quantity), saying there was a prima facie case against him. The court noted that, according to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, accused Fahad Ssuuna entered into a criminal conspiracy along with his associates to illegally import 325g of cocaine hydrochloride from Ethiopia to India. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The accused was apprehended by DRI officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 20, 2024. Later, he expelled 22 capsules at the airport and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, the court noted. Pleading not guilty to the charges, the accused claimed trial, following which the court posted the matter for Sept 8 for the prosecution to submit its evidence.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai unit of DRI nabs Surat man for evading import duty worth Rs 44 crore on walnuts imported from Chile
Officials of the Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday arrested a Surat-based businessman for allegedly evading import duty worth Rs 44 crore by showing under-valuation of walnuts imported from Chile. The accused, Sneh Kakadiya, was taken to Mumbai on Thursday on a one-day transit remand. Sources said that following a tip-off, the DRI officials maintained a watch at Surat airport and arrested Sneh as soon as he arrived there. Sources said Sneh and his father are proprietors of different firms in Surat and Mumbai, and are involved in the import of inshell walnuts from Chile. A case against Sneh and his father Dipak Kakadiya was registered with the Mumbai unit of DRI. Sources said the accused had misdeclared the original value of goods, using manipulated invoices. They said the accused had routed the walnuts to the UAE from Chile. Once in the UAE, he allegedly presented lesser value of the goods in the invoices of the firm based in the Middle East nation. Later, the same goods were imported to India showing manipulated invoices, said the sources. During investigation, DRI officials found actual invoices issued by the Chile company, the sources added. Sources in DRI said the consignments were knowingly undervalued at a very low rate before the Customs. The goods, which, on an average, cost more than USD 2.7/Kg, were undervalued at a cost of around USD 1.50/Kg. This involved clearance of more than 3,610 Metric tonnes of inshell walnuts, thus evading a significant Customs Duty worth Rs 44 crore, said the sources. Inshell walnuts are those from which the outer covering has not been removed. During investigation, it was found that Sneh had committed cognizable and non-bailable offence under Section 135 (1) (a) and (b) of the Customs Act, 1962, punishable under section 135 (1) (a) (i) (A) and 135 (1) (b) (i) (A). He was produced before a court by DRI officials and was sent to transit remand for a day.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Pakistani goods worth ₹9 crore seized under ‘Op Deep Manifest'; DRI says items 'falsely declared as UAE-origin'
In a major crackdown on illegal imports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods of Pakistan origin, valued at approximately ₹ 9 crore, under the ongoing Operation Deep Manifest. The consignment was falsely declared as being of UAE origin to circumvent India's ban on Pakistani imports. The DRI confirmed that one individual—a partner of an importing firm—was arrested on 26 June 2025, as part of the operation which aims to curb violations of India's import policy in light of heightened national security concerns. This ban replaced the earlier measure of levying 200% customs duty on such imports. Despite this ban, certain importers have allegedly attempted to bypass restrictions by mis-declaring the country of origin and manipulating shipping documents. DRI's investigation revealed a sophisticated modus operandi involving transshipment of goods via Dubai, where Pakistani goods were re-routed through the Jebel Ali Port before entering Indian ports, mainly Nhava Sheva. In two significant seizures at Nhava Sheva port, the consignments were falsely declared as UAE-origin. However, as DRI uncovered, these goods were originally shipped from Karachi, Pakistan, to Dubai, before being loaded onto different containers destined for India. 'The consignments were falsely declared as UAE-origin, masking their Pakistani origin,' the DRI noted. 'Cargo movement trails from Karachi port, with transshipments at Jebel Ali port, en route to India, were established through document analysis and on-ground verification.' DRI informed in an official statement. The DRI investigation further revealed financial linkages with Pakistani entities and a network involving Pakistani and UAE nationals orchestrating the shipments. 'The entire modus operandi was orchestrated through a complex web of transactions aimed at obscuring the true origin of the goods—namely Pakistan,' the DRI said. DRI confirmed that money transfers and financial flows linked to Pakistani businesses were traced during the operation, raising concerns of illicit financial activity through trade routes. DRI launched Operation Deep Manifest as part of an enhanced strategy to protect India's economic and national security, especially in the context of ongoing threats and the earlier Operation Sindoor. The agency said it had intensified intelligence gathering and employed data analytics to detect and target high-risk shipments, especially of Pakistani goods.
The Print
7 days ago
- Business
- The Print
DRI seizes Pakistan-origin goods worth Rs 9 crore under ‘Operation Deep Manifest'
One of the partners of an importing firm was arrested on Thursday, it added. The operation has thus far led to the seizure of 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods in blatant violation of import policy conditions and prohibitions imposed by the government on direct or indirect import or transit of Pakistani-origin goods, the finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday. New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) In a significant enforcement action, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized goods worth Rs 9 crore under 'Operation Deep Manifest', targeting illegal imports of Pakistani-origin goods routed through Dubai. Following the Pahalgam terror attacks, the government imposed a comprehensive ban, effective May 2, 2025, on the direct or indirect import or transit of goods originating in or exported from Pakistan. Previously, such goods were subject to 200 per cent customs duty. Despite these stringent measures, some importers attempt to bypass the government policy by misdeclaring the origin of goods and manipulating the related shipping documents, the ministry said. 'In two separate cases, these consignments were seized at Nhava Sheva port. The consignments were falsely declared as UAE-origin, masking their Pakistani origin. However, investigations revealed that these goods actually originated from Pakistan and were merely transshipped via Dubai for import into India,' it noted. Investigations revealed that the goods were initially transported from Pakistan to Dubai on one set of containers and vessels and subsequently transferred to another set of containers and vessels bound for India, it said. Further examination of goods and analysis of documents gathered during investigations conducted so far uncovered cargo movement trails from Karachi port, Pakistan, and transshipments at Jabel Ali port, Dubai, en route to Indian ports, the statement said. Furthermore, it said, money transfers/financial linkages with Pakistani entities were traced, raising serious concerns about illicit financial flows. The entire modus operandi was orchestrated through a complex web of transactions involving Pakistani and UAE nationals, aimed at obscuring the true origin of the goods, namely Pakistan. In the context of 'Operation Sindoor' and the prevailing heightened security environment, DRI intensified its vigil through augmented intelligence gathering and data analytics to target consignments emanating from Pakistan, the ministry said, adding that this proactive surveillance resulted in high-value seizures. In the light of prevailing regional and global security threats, 'Operation Deep Manifest' exemplifies DRI's steadfast commitment to upholding the government's policy, customs and other relevant laws; safeguarding national and economic security of the country and preventing the misuse of trade channels for import of Pakistani-origin goods. Through strategic intelligence, targeted enforcement, and inter-agency coordination, DRI continues to play a pivotal role in securing India's economic frontiers, the statement said. PTI DP BAL BAL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
