KATHMANDU: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed a case of revenue fraud against 27 people demanding a fine of Rs 443.8 million.

DRI filed a case in the Patan High Court seeking a fine of Rs. 443.8 million from 27 people of 13 firms and companies.

Issuing a press release on Wednesday, DRI has informed that a case has been filed against the proprietors or operator of Pashupati Road Carrier Nepal, Sudrania Impex, R&R International, Arun Cloth Shop, NA Impex, AR Saree Collection, Agility Marketing, Khushi Saree Collection, HDM Enterprises, Rajkumar & Sons, New Utsav Trade Concern, Fashion Boys Center A case has been filed against the operator of the firm. They had entered incorrect bill invoice in VCTS, the monitoring system of freight and equipment and had taken goods without invoice.

Similarly, the department has stated that some companies have evaded taxes by paying customs, income tax, value added tax and dividend tax to the government by importing goods without using customs checkpoints.