BOC Sues 5 More Cargo Forwarders Over Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed lawsuits against five more cargo forwarding companies for abandoning 3,176 balikbayan boxes and failing to deliver them to recipients. These companies face charges for violations of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, among other offenses.
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice against five cargo forwarding firms for alleged fraudulent operations related to abandoned balikbayan boxes. The complaint stems from the discovery of 3,176 balikbayan boxes abandoned at various ports nationwide, with the BOC accusing the firms of failing to fulfill contractual obligations and defrauding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).