More Chinese Companies Accused of Customs Fraud in India, OPPO May Face Severe Penalties

More Chinese Companies Accused of Customs Fraud in India, OPPO May Face Severe Penalties
The Oppo logo is displayed at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona on March 2, 2022. Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images
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Following in the footsteps of Xiaomi and Vivo, another Chinese tech company has been accused of violating laws in India. The Chinese smartphone giant Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (OPPO) is accused of evading more than $571 million in import duties.

On July 13, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), India’s anti-smuggling agency, issued a press release (pdf) alleging OPPO India evaded paying Rs. 4,389 crore (about $571 million) in customs duties.
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Kathleen Li has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009 and focuses on China-related topics. She is an engineer, chartered in civil and structural engineering in Australia.
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