The importer made a false declaration to Customs by grossly under-valuing the taxes payable and under-declaring the goods to Customs.
Customs Chief Commissioner David Towe said the amount recovered included K1,027,167.11 in Customs excise duties and taxes, a 100% penalty of K1,027,167.11 and a K542,344.33 in late penalty fee.
The importer was alleged to have lodged an entry for the importation of 1,864 cartons of soft drinks, water, cider beer and ready mixed alcoholic drinks. The Customs duty on these items totaled K48, 144.66, which the importer had paid.
