Customs detects Rs117m irregularities at Risalpur EPZ Unit, registers FIRs

ISLAMABAD (News Desk): Pakistan Customs has registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against M/s Shippo Private Limited, an industrial unit operating in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur, over alleged import irregularities and a shortage of goods involving potential evasion of customs duties and taxes amounting to approximately Rs117 million.

According to a press release issued by Pakistan Customs on Sunday, the irregularities came to light during an audit of industrial units operating in EPZ Risalpur by the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Peshawar.

The matter first emerged after the Directorate of Transit Trade, Karachi, intercepted a consignment imported by Shippo Private Limited at Karachi Port for detailed scrutiny before granting transhipment permission for EPZ Risalpur.

Examination of the consignment reportedly revealed that the imported goods did not correspond with those authorised under the company’s licence, indicating the alleged importation of unauthorised goods. The Directorate subsequently registered an FIR in the matter.

A separate focused audit by the Peshawar Collectorate later identified a substantial shortage of goods at the industrial unit, raising concerns over potential customs duty and tax evasion estimated at Rs117 million. A second FIR was registered against the company on November 6, 2026, under relevant legal provisions.

Meanwhile, a fire broke out at the company’s premises on November 8. The cause and circumstances of the incident have yet to be established. The competent EPZ Zone Authority is expected to examine the incident in accordance with applicable procedures.

Pakistan Customs said legal proceedings would continue in accordance with the law, reaffirming its commitment to protecting government revenue and ensuring compliance within Export Processing Zones.