Dept reveals another fake transaction

Mon, Oct 3, 2011 12:00 AM on Others, Others,
KATHMANDU:
In yet another revelation of foreign currency misappropriation, the Department of Revenue Investigation has discovered some customs declaration forms of different sub-customs offices. “The fake transaction is suspected from different sub-customs offices as well, a source at the department said, adding that it is now investigating forms of Suk-ahuli sub-customs office.

“The department has investigated the customs declaration forms of the sub customs and the preliminary report revealed fictitious transaction,” the source added.

Earlier, the department discovered fake transactions from fake customs declaration forms from Birgunj Customs Office, Nepalgunj Customs Office and Krishna Nagar Customs Office, Kapilbastu.

The department has prepared to file case against the guilty of the Indian Currency (IC) misappropriation scam from mid-October. “The department will file case against all eight firms involved in IC misappropriation by mid-October and continue additional investigation,” the source said, adding that the banks will also have to face action under Bank and Financial Institution Act (BAFIA), if they are found guilty.

“The central bank will take action against the banks and financial institutions.”

Source: THT