Unveiling a Rs 115 Crore Export Fraud: Inside the DRI's Major Bust

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested two individuals for masterminding a Rs 115 crore fraud. They exploited export incentives using dummy importer-exporter codes. The syndicate exported overvalued low-quality garments to Africa, fraudulently gaining duty drawback and RoSCTL benefits.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 27-08-2025 23:02 IST | Created: 27-08-2025 23:02 IST
Unveiling a Rs 115 Crore Export Fraud: Inside the DRI's Major Bust
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has made a significant breakthrough in exposing a Rs 115 crore fraud orchestrated by a cunning syndicate.

A Mumbai-based individual, identified as the 'mastermind', and a customs broker have been apprehended for exploiting export incentives through fictitious identities.

The investigation revealed that low-quality garments were overvalued and exported to African countries, resulting in fraudulent duty drawback and RoSCTL benefits. Efforts to uncover all involved entities continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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