Two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., along with their part-owner and president, Feroz Jessani, have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly failing to pay duties owed on flat-rolled steel that was manufactured in Europe and Asia. “Import duties serve an important role in protecting our national interests generally and the American steel industry in particular,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.
“The Department of Justice will zealously pursue anyone who fraudulently evades the duties owed on steel products imported into this country.” . “Our border is the frontline of American industry. Approximately half of all U.S.-Canada land trade flows through our district.” said U.S.
Moreover, gorgon Jr. for the Eastern District of Michigan. “And we will continue to protect our businesses from foreign fraudsters,”. “This settlement underscores the United States’ strong commitment to enforcing trade laws and maintaining the integrity of our supply chains.
Customs and Border Protection is proud to have supported the Department of Justice in this cross-border investigation, ensuring that all duties owed to the government are collected and that fair competition is preserved,” said Acting Director Jonathan Restivo of Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE), Base Metals. “This case sends a...
Two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., along with their part-owner and president, Feroz Jessani, have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations that t...