The suspects face counts of interfering with goods under customs control, conspiracy to contravene customs laws, and neglect of official duty.
The prosecution alleges that the suspects colluded to release containers before customs entries were lodged and taxes paid, contrary to the law.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has recalled a file in which the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers and businessmen are accused of denying the government over Sh123 million in taxes through irregular release of imported rice.
Suspects appeared before a Mombasa court on Thursday but did not take a plea after the prosecution informed the court that the ODPP had recalled the file for review.
