Archive · 4 Sep 2025
CBI Books Customs Officials for Fake Gold Jewellery Export Scam
Some customs officials are in trouble for allegedly helping exporters send fake gold jewellery out of the country.
The officials were supposed to make sure the jewellery was real, but they are accused of taking bribes to let the fake stuff pass.
This allowed the exporters to falsely claim money back from the government.
The officials received bribes of almost 7 crore rupees.
The scam was discovered at the Chennai airport, and now the CBI is investigating the officials and the exporters involved.
CBI booked four customs officials for facilitating exports of fake gold jewellery.
The fake jewellery was valued at Rs 487 crore.
Officials allegedly received Rs 6.99 crore in bribes.
The scheme involved exporting fake jewellery to claim customs duty refunds.
The scam was uncovered in 2022 at the Chennai airport.
- Who
- Customs officials, exporters, and jewellers
- What
- Allegedly facilitated the export of fake gold jewellery to claim customs duty refunds and received bribes
- When
- The scam was discovered in 2022
- Where
- Chennai airport
- Why
- To obtain customs duty refunds and receive bribes
CBI/DRI
Accused
Nature of Actions
CBI/DRI
Deliberate facilitation of fraudulent exports and acceptance of bribes.
Accused
Potential claims of ignorance, lack of involvement, or contesting the allegations.
- Incident
- Customs officials facilitated fake gold jewellery exports
- Value of Fake Exports
- Rs 487 crore
- Bribe Amount Alleged
- Rs 6.99 crore
- Officials Booked
- Four customs officials
- Method
- Fake jewellery exported to claim customs duty refund
- Location
- Chennai airport
- Lead Agency
- CBI
- Additional Accused
- Four exporters/jewellers and a Customs House Agent
