Cape Town – A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to fraudulently claim R8.6 million from the South African Revenue Service (Sars).
The man submitted false documents to Sars during the 2016 tax period and claimed to be a director of a reputable printing company in Johannesburg.
However, Sars officials detected inconsistencies, leading to the arrest.
“The vigilance of SARS officials detected some inconsistencies that would have caused a loss of R8.6 million had it not been uncovered.
“A case docket was opened and handed over to the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team in Germiston for further handling. Preliminary exploration by the Hawks revealed that the suspect was never a director of the company,” police spokesperson Colonel Philani Nkwalase said.
The suspect is facing charges of fraud and contravention of the Tax Administration Act.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
