Woman, her company and staff in hot water for bid to defraud SARS of R1.6 million

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Warrant Officer Lethunya Mmuroa said the trio submitted false income tax returns to the South African Revenue Service and they were refunded an amount of R1,665,089.

Mmaseala Kekana, Richard Sekgantsha Makgasa and business entity Mmarekhu Retail and Suppliers CC are accused of defrauding SARS. Picture: HawksCompany director Mmaseala Kekana, bookkeeper Richard Sekgantsha Makgasa and their business entity Mmarekhu Retail and Suppliers CC have appeared before the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Polokwane on tax related offences.

The State’s case is that during 2013/2014 tax period, the accused unlawfully and falsely acted with a common intent and in furtherance of a common purpose. 37-year-old company director Mmaseala Kekana, 40-year-old bookkeeper Richard Sekgantsha Makgasa, and business entity Mmarekhu Retail and Suppliers CC, are accused of defrauding SARS. Picture: HawksThe case docket of fraud was opened at Mokopane police station and referred to the Polokwane-based Hawks serious commercial crime investigation unit for further probe.

The accused trio was traced and arrested on October 21. They were summoned to appear before court on November 15.Bookkeeper Richard Sekgantsha Makgasa. Picture: HawksIOL reported that the Nelspruit Specialised Commercial Crime Court had convicted and sentenced 40-year-old Smangaliso Innocent Khoza

 

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