CBI Court Sentences Three to 3 Years Imprisonment in Rs 1.18 Crore Excise Duty Fraud Case

AHMEDABAD, January 31, 2026 — The Special CBI Court in Ahmedabad has convicted and sentenced three individuals to three years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a multi-million rupee excise duty rebate scam.

The convicts, identified as Samir Fateh Mohammad Immamudin (currently absconding), Tejas Arvindbhai Desai, and Amit Murarilal Gupta, were also slapped with a fine of Rs 50,000 each. The court’s decision follows a lengthy legal battle initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over a decade ago.The case dates back to February 2009, when the CBI registered an FIR against M/s. Shree Sai Impex, Surat, and several individuals following allegations of a criminal conspiracy.

The investigation revealed that the accused had submitted forged export documents to claim fraudulent rebates on 51 separate applications. This deceptive scheme resulted in a total wrongful loss of approximately Rs 1,18,39,833 to the Central Excise department in Surat.

While the CBI filed its comprehensive chargesheet in November 2009, the trial saw the passing of one of the original accused, Ghanshyam Gordhanbhai Rafaliya, leading to the abatement of the case against him.

Following the conclusion of the trial, the Court found the remaining three private persons guilty of the charges. Despite the sentencing, Samir Fateh Mohammad Immamudin remains at large, with the court noting his status as absconding in the final judgment.