date:Jul 23, 2012
Trade Co, Liu Xiongjie, was arrested on suspicion of under-invoicing imported kiwifruit and has been accused of evading US$9.4million ($11.7million) of import duties.
As a consequence of the charges, the company had moved to fixed pricing to ensure total transparency at the import customs point.
Zespri had also changed import partners to reduce the potential for disruption to its 2012 season from the consequences of the investigation.
The Bay of Plenty Times reported last year that Shanghai