Arthur Jubeta was found guilty of fraud and contravention of the Value Added Tax Act and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or R12,000 fine. Picture: HawksNorth West businessman, Arthur Vuzimuzi Jubeta, 37, and his company, VAJ Construction and Trading Ltd have been convicted and sentenced on charges of fraud and contravention of the Value Added Tax Act.
The matter was referred to the Mahikeng-based Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit for investigation. Ultimately, VAJ Construction and Trading Ltd was fined R20,000 which is wholly suspended for three years on condition that the entity is not convicted of contravening the provisions of the Tax Administration Act during the period of suspension.
Meanwhile, the North West acting head of the Hawks, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi and the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari have saluted the investigation and prosecution teams “for ensuring that accused face the full might of the law”.