Accused and his two companies sentenced for fraud and money laundering

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During 2013 and 2017, the accused was a sole director of two companies, Mahathamile Trading cc referred to as accused no 2 and Malatirhle Hire and Transport cc referred to as accused no 3. The accused submitted fraudulent tax invoices to the South African Revenue Services for services never rendered, claiming undue funds, through misrepresentation, prejudicing and causing an actual loss to the Revenue Service to the total amount of R3 333 992.60.

The matter was reported to the Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further probe. The investigation was finalised and the accused was summoned to appear in court.10 years imprisonment of which half is wholly suspended for 5 years, on condition that accused is not convicted of fraud which is committed during the period of suspension.The accused was placed under 24 hour house arrest during correctional supervision sentence.

05 years imprisonment which is wholly suspended for 05 years on condition that the accused is not convicted for contravention of the Prevention of Organized Crime Act during the period of suspension. The accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm.R200 000.00 fine of which half, R100 000.00 is suspended for 5 years on condition that the accused is not convicted of fraud during the period of suspension.R 200 000.

The Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Gerber applauded the team for the excellent work done in ensuring successful sentence and seizure of proceeds.The views of authors published on South Africa Today are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of South Africa Today. By viewing, visiting, using, or interacting with SouthAfricaToday.

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