DRI detects customs duty evasion of Rs 4,389 cr by Oppo India

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday detected Customs duty evasion of nearly Rs 4,389 crore by Oppo India.

According to a PIB press release, during the course of investigation, searches were conducted by DRI at the office premises of Oppo India and residences of its key management employees.

"This mis-declaration resulted in wrongful availment of ineligible duty exemption benefits by Oppo India amounting to Rs 2,981 crore. Among others, senior management employees and domestic suppliers of Oppo India were questioned, who in their voluntary statements accepted the submission of wrongful description before the Customs Authorities at the time of import," stated the press release.


Oppo India is engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, wholesale trading, distribution of mobile handsets and accessories thereof, across India. Oppo India deals in various brands of mobile phones, including Oppo, OnePlus and Realme.