During routine operations, Customs Officers conducted examination of cargo which led to the discovery of eighteen (18) packages containing a green plant-like material concealed within a household appliance. Officers from the Preventive Branch were subsequently contacted and responded to the location, where field testing confirmed the substance to be cannabis. The estimated street value of…
It has come to the attention of the Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) that fraudulent email messages are being circulated. These email messages falsely indicate that a balance is reflected on your account suggesting a refund is due. The email messages may include a reference code, and a link directing recipients to a malicious website…
During this reporting period, the FIUTT’s strategic priorities were further actualized, with the approval of the Ministry of Finance
Excerpt: “Following a swift response from the Preventive Branch, Officers conducted a detailed examination of a shipment presented for clearance. The inspection revealed four (4) packages containing a green plant-like material concealed within the cargo. Field testing confirmed the substance as cannabis, with an estimated street value of $424,490.00. One individual was arrested and formally…
The Comptroller of Accounts, Treasury Division wishes to advise the following cheques issued between the period October 1st 2024 and September 30th 2025 and remain uncashed will become VOID after March 31st 2026.Payees are therefore requested to have outstanding cheques encashed before March 27th 2026. Persons should disregard this notice, if cheques were encashed after…