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Customs brokers Rowan Matthew and Foston George have reached a crucial juncture in their legal troubles, with the final court matter now underway.<\/p>

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Accused of multiple instances of fraud related to the Customs and Excise Department, the duo faces charges progressing to the High Court at various dates this year.<\/p>\n

Recently, new accusations emerged, spanning electronic forgery, cheating public revenue, and obtaining money by false pretense.<\/p>

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The allegations mirror previous cases, involving the exploitation of duty-free concession codes to evade taxes and redirect funds.<\/p>

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The latest charges claim they obtained approximately $83,000 since 2017.<\/p>\n

The Magistrate\u2019s Court formally committed the matter, scheduled to proceed to the January 2024 assizes.<\/p>

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