The two had sued the Commissioner of Customs after they were acquitted of charges of making false declaration of customs forms, among others with a view to avoiding payment of customs duty. They argued that they endured pain and suffering during the five years in which they faced the trial. The police later discovered that the goods were not cotton fabrics as described, but electronic cargo including radio cassettes, televisions and air conditioners. After the two and four other people-including KRA officials were charged in court, several prosecution witnesses disappeared including Rayshian which wound up in Kenya and proprietors migrated to the USA. In their judgement, the three judges said that it was evident that the prosecution had been driven into a helpless corner.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2018 08:48 UTC