ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Customs has uncovered an alleged Rs1.259 billion petroleum tax fraud, exposing what officials describe as one of the country’s largest cases of revenue evasion involving imported motor gasoline (MOGAS RON-92).
According to the First Information Report (FIR), 6,975.454 metric tons (9.64 million litres) of imported petrol was allegedly removed from Customs bonded warehouses without payment of Customs duty, taxes, and Petroleum Levy.
Investigators allege the fuel was cleared using fraudulent Safe Transportation (ST) Goods Declarations, forged documents, and deliberate misdeclarations.
Customs officials said the alleged fraud caused an estimated Rs1.259 billion loss to the national exchequer.
The case was uncovered through intelligence-led operations, including analysis of PRAL and WeBOC data, verification of documents, and physical reconciliation of bonded warehouse stocks, which reportedly revealed significant discrepancies between official records and actual inventory.
An FIR has been registered against M/s Flow Petroleum (Pvt.) Ltd., its directors Muhammad Waris and Muhammad Asif, along with other individuals allegedly involved under the Customs Act, 1969. The investigation is also examining the alleged role of PAPCO regarding fuel movement through the White Oil Pipeline.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and responsibility will be determined through the legal process. Customs officials stated that the operation reflects the government’s commitment to combating organized economic crime, recovering public revenue, and strengthening enforcement against tax evasion.
