Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Ex-Customs Inspector, Aid Jailed for Rs 32.28 Crore Fraud
A former customs inspector and another individual have been sentenced to five years in prison.
They were involved in a fraud scheme costing the government Rs 32.28 crore.
One person impersonated another to obtain a trading license and import/export codes.
The scheme involved procuring duty-free materials fraudulently.
The CBI investigated the case, leading to the conviction and sentencing of the accused on September 16, 2025.
They were also fined and sent to Central Prison in Visakhapatnam.
Kalaka Ramdas and Polaki Janakiram sentenced to five years imprisonment.
The fraud involved a Rs 32.28 crore scheme.
Janakiram impersonated someone to get a trading license.
They procured duty-free materials and fraudulently cleared them.
The CBI registered the case in August 2005 and filed a charge sheet in August 2008.
- Who
- Kalaka Ramdas, former Customs Inspector, and Polaki Janakiram
- What
- Were sentenced to prison for a Rs 32.28 crore fraud.
- When
- Sentencing occurred on September 16, 2025.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- They were found guilty of procuring duty-free materials through impersonation, violating export-import policies, and cheating excise and customs duties.
- Defendants
- Kalaka Ramdas and Polaki Janakiram
- Sentence
- Five years imprisonment
- Fine
- Nearly Rs 5.5 lakhs
- Crime
- Rs 32.28 crore fraud
- CBI Case Registration
- August 2005
- Charge-sheet Filed
- August 2008
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Court Date
- September 16, 2025
