FBR expands action in silver swap case, suspends more customs officers

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Apr, 2026) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has widened its crackdown in the ongoing silver swap case, suspending several additional customs officers after fresh investigations revealed evidence of alleged involvement, negligence, and inefficiency.

In continuation of its earlier press release dated April 13, the board has suspended a Collector of customs an officer of BS-20, deputy collector of customs BS-18 and an assistant collector of customs BS-17 and three officers of BS-16 through the respective competent authorities, said a news release.

Meanwhile, a criminal investigation is also under process and those found directly involved in the crime be criminally charged in the FIR No 01 dated 13.

04.2026.

The other beneficiaries in the crime have also been identified and shall be brought to justice with full force of law.

Three new officers have been posted to Collectorate of Customs enforcement Quetta to replace the old team in order to ensure independent and swift investigations.

New Collector and Additional Collector have already assumed their official charges at Quetta.

FBR reiterates its strong resolve of zero tolerance against corruption and it is a clear policy that every officer/official found involved in corrupt practices shall face strict disciplinary action irrespective of the scale and position.