Passenger held at Mumbai Airport for smuggling gold worth ₹1.15 Crore in shoes
Mumbai, April 28: Mumbai Airport Customs officials have taken a 46-year-old man into custody for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth over ₹1.15 crore by concealing it inside his shoes.
The accused, identified as R.F. Ganchi, had arrived in Mumbai from Dubai on Monday. He was intercepted by customs authorities after passing through the Green Channel, which is designated for passengers with no dutiable goods.
During questioning, Ganchi reportedly denied carrying any dutiable items or contraband. However, a detailed search led to the recovery of 12 gold bars, weighing 1,212 grams, hidden inside his footwear. The gold was immediately seized under provisions of the Customs Act.
Customs officials said that during interrogation, Ganchi confessed to his attempt to bring the gold into India without detection. Authorities have stated that the investigation is in its initial stages, and further inquiries are being conducted to determine whether the incident is linked to a larger gold smuggling network.
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India expels Pakistani High Commission official; 2nd in one week
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI): India on Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission here on charges of indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country.
It said the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect.
"He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner," the MEA said in a statement.
On May 13, India expelled a Pakistani official for allegedly indulging in espionage.
Press Release: Pakistani official declared persona non grata
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