THE CSI NAGARI HOSPITAL SCANDAL
The importation of medical equipment worth $1.2 million from Dr. William Thomas Haywood, an American for the CSI Nagari Hospital, resulted in a huge scandal when it was learned that the equipment was undervalued at the time it was imported. ++
The importation of medical equipment worth $1.2 million from Dr. William Thomas Haywood, an American for the CSI Nagari Hospital, resulted in a huge scandal when it was learned that the equipment was undervalued at the time it was imported. ++
In order not to pay taxes on the full $1.2 million, the equipment was declared to be worth only $1,800.00. The CSI Laity Association made a formal complaint to the commissioner of Customs who did not take action for over two years. ++
Subsequently, under pressure, through the CBI, he was forced to act. At the end of a through inquiry lasting six months, the final order was issued resulting in the CSI having to pay $555,000 to compensate for tax evasion. ++ #SinsOfMissionaries
For the personal involvement in this criminal act, Bishop Devasagayam and the Medical Superintendent Dr. Sundar both had to pay personal fines of nearly $100,000 each. It is still pending in the courts.
