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business Updated 29 Jul 2026

FTO detects iPhone 16 import scam and directs FBR to investigate

HarZaviya summary · from 5 outlets

Most outlets reported that the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) detected an organised scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16 and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate. The Nation additionally noted that the FTO sought investigations from FedEx and Customs. All excerpts framed the FTO’s statement as the central development, with no additional context or emphasis provided in the excerpts.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 5 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 5 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

  1. FTO orders probe into alleged organized iPhone scam at Karachi airport

    ISLAMABAD – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a comprehensive investigation…

  2. ProPakistani 82% identical

    Organized iPhone Scam Uncovered at Karachi Airport

    The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed what it described as an “organised scam” in the import and clearance of… Read More The post Organized iPhone Scam Uncovered at Karachi Airport appeared first on ProPakistani.

  3. The Nation 85% identical

    FTO detects organised iPhone import scam, seeks FedEx, Customs investigation

    ISLAMABAD - The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has detected what it termed an organised scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16 and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate the alleged role of FedEx, Customs officials and private individuals to determine whether similar frauds have occurred across the.

  4. Dawn 83% identical

    Nationwide iPhone scam probe widens

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has detected what it termed an organised scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16 and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate the alleged role of FedEx, Customs officials and private individuals to determine whether similar frauds have occurred across the country. Federal Tax Ombudsman Zafar Hijazi in his order release...

  5. Business Recorder 80% identical

    Import, clearance of iPhone 16: FTO detects ‘organised scam’

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has detected what it termed an organised scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16 and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate the alleged role of FedEx, Customs officials and private individuals to determine whether similar frauds have occurred across the country. In an order issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman Zafar Hijaz...

5 articles from 5 outlets, 29 Jul–29 Jul 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?