Customs

A Senate subcommittee condemned a media campaign targeting its members over the seizure of 11 trucks with smuggled cigarettes. The committee questioned jurisdictional claims, legal procedures, and valuation discrepancies, directing investigations into media practices and customs operations.

Customs authorities in Kerala seized ₹11 crore worth of gold from airports within a week, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including six Keralites and three from Tamil Nadu.

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered an organized scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16, implicating FedEx, Customs officials, and private individuals. A complainant paid taxes for an iPhone 16 Plus sent via FedEx but was denied delivery despite documentation, with a forged authority letter allegedly used to transfer the device. The FTO has ordered an investigation into potential widespread fraud and recommended stricter procedures for courier clearances.

A Dubai-based IT manager alleges experiencing a humiliating Customs search at Kannur airport and has requested the Chief Minister's intervention to address the issue.

China's imports from Africa increased by 21.1% and 40.2% year-on-year in May and June, respectively, following Beijing's expansion of a zero-tariff policy across the continent. The surge was driven by emerging trade links in new sectors and traditional categories like critical minerals.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency over ₦34tn in import duty waivers and questioning discrepancies in Customs' revenue records, despite the agency surpassing its revenue targets.

The Nigerian Senate approved the Customs' 2026 budget with a revenue target of N11.074 trillion. The proposed N1.295 trillion expenditure is allocated to personnel costs (N421 billion), overheads (N307 billion), and capital projects (N565 billion).

Customs seized two Toyota Land Cruisers from Bengaluru as part of Operation Numkhor, increasing the total number of vehicles seized to 60.

Customs, under Operation Numkhor, has seized 60 vehicles, including three owned by actor Dulquer Salmaan and another suspected to be retained by him. The agency may summon Salmaan again for questioning.

A Walt Disney manager was jailed in Moscow for 2.5 years on drug charges after customs officers found THC-infused gummy candies in his luggage during a routine inspection in January.