India investigates corruption at Chennai Customs after Wintrack Inc halted operations over alleged harassment and bribery.

The Indian Ministry of Finance has launched a formal inquiry into corruption allegations at Chennai Customs following Wintrack Inc’s announcement to halt operations, citing 45 days of harassment, arbitrary demands, and bribery attempts after exposing misconduct. The company’s founder, Prawin Ganeshan, said the government’s transparent, evidence-based probe exceeded expectations, with multiple businesses’ concerns addressed. While Chennai Customs denies wrongdoing, attributing delays to compliance issues like missing EPR certifications, the inquiry continues, with potential consequences for any party found at fault. The case has spotlighted systemic challenges for SMEs in India’s import-export sector and could drive broader reforms.