Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Chennai Customs Faces Bribery Allegations Amidst Public Complaints
Some people are saying that customs officers in Chennai, India, are taking bribes and treating people unfairly.
One person said their jacket was destroyed because they wouldn't pay a fee.
Others shared stories about being overcharged or harassed when trying to get their items through customs.
A company owner has accused customs of asking for bribes and making it hard for him to do business.
Customs officials deny the claims, but the government is looking into it.
These events have made people worry about unfairness and corruption in the customs system.
Multiple social media users reported alleged harassment and bribery by Chennai Customs officials.
An X user claimed their fur jacket was destroyed by officials after they refused to pay a fee.
Entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan of Wintrack Inc. has accused customs of bribery and harassment.
Chennai Customs has dismissed the allegations as false and a tactic to pressure officials.
The government is investigating the accusations, following the claims of the entrepreneur and the public outrage.
- Who
- Chennai Customs officials, citizens, and entrepreneur Prawin Ganeshan
- What
- Allegations of bribery and harassment against Chennai Customs officials, along with personal accounts of difficult customs experiences.
- When
- Recent events and incidents dating back to 2012.
- Where
- Chennai, India; with related incidents from Australia and the US.
- Why
- Allegations of corruption have led to public complaints and an official probe.
Accusers
Customs
Bribery
Accusers
Customs officials are demanding bribes to release shipments, as alleged by a company owner.
Customs
Allegations are false and a tactic to pressure officials.
Harassment
Accusers
Citizens and businesses are experiencing unfair treatment and harassment from customs officers.
Customs
The customs is doing their job properly.
Impact on Business
Accusers
Bribery and harassment have made it impossible to continue operations for some companies, halting import-export activities.
Customs
Customs officials are doing their duty to uphold customs regulations and not destroying any business.
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Allegations
- Bribery and harassment by customs officials
- Accuser
- Prawin Ganeshan (Wintrack Inc)
- Incident
- X user's jacket was destroyed after refusal to pay
- Official Response
- Claims are false; matter under investigation