The penalty arose from a customs duty dispute, as the company had initially appealed against the Deputy Commissioner of Customs' decision.
Customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) have seized one kilogram of narcotic substances, valued at approximately Rs 10 crore, concealed in polythene pouches inside a trolley bag.
The CBIC has advised the public to take certain measures to safeguard themselves from becoming a victim of such scams.
It is worth highlighting that India is the biggest importer of gold in the world. According to the data by the Ministry of Commerce, gold worth USD 22.25 billion was imported in April-September 2023 which is 10 per cent more than a year ago
The scam dates back to the time when Sachin Sawant was deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate.
According to Joint Commissioner of Customs, Praveen Kumar Bali, the Indian passenger, who arrived at IGI airport Terminal-3 from Riyadh on flight number XY-329.
The Indian flyer was caught while going to board flight number TG-332 bound for Bangkok.
Oppo India is engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, wholesale trading, and distributing mobile handsets and accessories thereof, across India. Oppo India deals in various brands of mobile phones, including Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme.
The agency has registered the case on Saturday after it was found that the duo allegedly smuggled 1.9 lakh US dollars from Kerala to the UAE.
The court has, however, directed that Customs authorities will not take any coercive step against her
