# Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-16**: DRI announces dismantling of fraud network — Ministry of Finance statement reveals nine arrests, seizure of 160 metric tonnes of areca nuts and Rs 75 lakh cash, and suspension of a customs broker licence.
- **2026-07**: DRI begins month-long intelligence-led operation — DRI initiates a targeted operation into areca nut import consignments suspected of misdeclaring origin to claim SAFTA duty exemption.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### DRI Alleges Rs 2,500 Crore SAFTA Origin Fraud; 9 Arrested
2026-08-16 16:27:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

India's DRI has dismantled an alleged customs fraud network that misused SAFTA rules of origin to evade a 100% basic customs duty on areca nuts. The arrests and customs broker suspension raise legal questions about origin verification, intermediary liability and evidentiary standards.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/dri-safta-areca-nut-rules-of-origin-fraud

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