Wintrack Halts India Operations, Accuses Chennai Customs Of Harassment & Corruption

Chennai-based import/export firm Wintrack Inc has said it will cease all import and export operations in India effective October 1, citing sustained harassment by customs officials and retaliatory actions after exposing alleged bribery demands.

In a statement posted on X, the company said, “From October 1, 2025, our company will cease import/export activities in India. For the past 45 days, Chennai Customs officials have relentlessly harassed us. After exposing their bribery practices twice this year, they retaliated, effectively crippling our operations and destroying our business in India. We deeply thank everyone who has supported us during these difficult times."

Wintrack’s founder, Prawin Ganeshan, claimed that the harassment intensified after the company publicly called out customs officers for demanding bribes. The firm named specific officials they allege were involved in the extortion, claiming that a shipment valued at roughly $6,993 was cleared only after a bribe of Rs 2.10 lakh was paid.