Mpumalanga woman found guilty for defrauding SARS of over R 160K
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Rejoice Magagule made an appearance at Nelspruit Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday where she was handed down 12 years imprisonment on count of fraud and money laundering each.
The court heard that Magagule was a director of a shell company “Fundzani Trading cc” when she submitted false Tax Returns for Foreign Tax Credits, on behalf of the company to the SARS and claiming thus prejudicing SARS the total loss amount of R 162 481.29.
The money was paid to the company’s bank account and later transferred to her personal bank account.
Police Spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said that although Magagule was found guilty on all charges, they were both wholly suspended for 5 years on a condition that she is not found guilty of any related charges.
She was also ordered to pay back the money to SARS.
“Matter has been referred to Priority Crime Specialised Investigation and the Asset Forfeiture for further probe. The apllication for confiscation order has been submitted in terms of Section 18 of the Prevetion of Organised Crime Act. The enquiry has been postponed to 10 October 2023.”
