Customs

Customs is a government agency responsible for regulating and controlling the flow of goods into and out of a country, including enforcing trade laws, collecting duties, and preventing illegal imports and exports.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news for using AI to combat trade fraud and for its high-profile investigation into the beauty brand Opatra over aggressive sales tactics and alleged cheating of customers.

Latest on Customs

• Hong Kong customs arrests 2 Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics
• Customs to fight this growing trade fraud with AI ‘detective border’
• Hong Kong customs raids office in Opatra London probe after 6 complaints
• UPS Automates 90% of Daily Customs Clearances With AI Agents
• Customs steps in after woman claims beauty chain Opatra cheated her out of HK$60,000
• Taiwan manufacturer settles case over falsified customs entries for $5.2M

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