A syndicate operating within the Benapole Customs House in Bangladesh allegedly used the guise of donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to smuggle high-duty commercial goods worth millions of taka. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested three individuals connected to the scheme, including a revenue officer at the Benapole Customs House, identified as Indrajit Mukherjee, 38. The operation involved falsely claiming goods were intended for charitable purposes to avoid paying appropriate taxes and import duties. Authorities are investigating the extent of the smuggling operation and the involvement of other individuals within the customs house. The arrests signal a crackdown on corruption and illicit trade practices at the border crossing. Further details regarding the specific goods smuggled and the total value are currently under investigation. This incident raises concerns about oversight and accountability within the customs department.