DRI files cases against 17 firms accused of revenue leakage

 The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) today filed cases at the Patan High Court against the proprietors of 17 firms accused of being involved in revenue leakage seeking to recover Rs 2.36 billion from them.

According to a press note issued by the department, it has filed cases against traders associated with Shangrila Trade and Suppliers, Mahalaxmi Trade Concern, Chandan Suppliers, Hanuman Suppliers, Delight Enterprises and GM Import and Export. "Ansar Manjeel Traders, PR Nirman Sewa, New Dip International, DN International, Himalayan Nepal Suppliers, RP Traders and Infratech are also under scrutiny of the department," it reads, adding that the department also filed cases against Nitesh Impex, Morgan Trade Link, Rise Auto Trade and trader Shakir Ali. "Of the accused, the department has sought to recover the largest amount of Rs 1.07 billion from trader Flot Raut Ahir of Shangrila Trade and Suppliers.