The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its crackdown on tax evasion, with prominent fashion designer Nomi Ansari becoming the latest high-profile individual to face legal action.
According to reports from local media, the Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Karachi has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Ansari for alleged sales tax fraud amounting to Rs. 1.25 billion. The acclaimed designer, currently abroad, may be arrested upon his return and will be presented before the Customs and Taxation Court for further legal proceedings.
The CTO initiated the case after receiving credible information regarding possible tax evasion. Following an initial investigation, authorities reportedly uncovered substantial evidence implicating Ansari in fraudulent tax activities.
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Acting on the findings, the FBR swiftly secured search warrants from a magistrate and conducted raids on Nomi Ansari’s factory and multiple retail outlets across Karachi, seizing financial and operational records.
This isn’t the first time Ansari has come under the FBR’s radar. In February 2025, the CTO Karachi had already sealed his factory and outlets due to non-compliance with sales tax regulations and violations of Point of Sale (POS) integration laws.
The FBR has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing tax defaulters and ensuring strict enforcement of the law to combat financial fraud and bolster revenue collection.
