{
  "id": 12082832,
  "title": "Fake Firms Imported 71,815 Routers Worth Rs. 3.2 Billion in Money Laundering Scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fake-firms-imported-71-815-routers-worth-rs-3-2-billion-in-money",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/fake-firms-imported-71815-routers-worth-rs-3-2-billion-in-money-laundering-scheme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Collectorate of Customs Airport in Karachi has uncovered a Rs. 3.2 billion import operation allegedly carried out through two fake companies, proposing a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate it as a potential trade-based money laundering scheme. The investigation began after customs identified 10 goods declarations involving 71,815 routers imported without mandatory PTA certificates, in violation of SRO 1172(I)/2021 and import policies. The consignments were seized after adjudication. As the probe deepened, customs found that the two companies were likely front entities used by undisclosed operators. One company's registered address was a rice and flour shop, while the other's was a rented family home. The companies' WeBOC user IDs were accessed from thousands of unique IP addresses, suggesting multiple hidden operators. Customs enhanced declared values by Rs. 1.3 billion during assessment, finding systematic under-invoicing. The companies recorded local sales of Rs. 2.9 billion but paid little to no sales tax, often making purchases from blacklisted or inactive buyers. Customs recommends establishing a JIT to investigate possible money laundering and beneficial ownership violations, and suspending or canceling the companies' WeBOC user IDs under Section 155F.",
  "summary": "The Collectorate of Customs Airport Karachi has uncovered imports worth Rs. 3.2 billion allegedly carried out through two fake companies … Read More The post Fake Firms Imported 71,815 Routers Worth Rs. 3.2 Billion in Money Laundering Scheme appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}