‘SARS is not a place to play at’: Gauteng judge takes hardline stance against tax fraud syndicate

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The Gauteng High Court has sentenced members of a tax fraud syndicate that defrauded the SA Revenue Service of more than R100 million to prison terms ranging from five and 65 years. (Gallo Images /Fani Mahuntsi)

The Gauteng High Court has sentenced members of a tax fraud syndicate that defrauded the SA Revenue Service of more than R100 million to prison terms ranging from five and 65 years. (Gallo Images /Fani Mahuntsi)

“South Africa citizens are enablers of crime, and they get rewarded
with few cents. They have sold the country and have no pride in their
nation,” acting Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg Judge Sam Makamu said as he sentenced
members of a tax fraud syndicate that defrauded the SA Revenue Service (SARS).

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