A Former SARS Official Is Back In Court For Tax Fraud Worth R5 Million

A former SARS official Khutso Meloreng Hlongwane (44), will appear at Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday, 8 July 2022, after her representations made to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP,) to have her charges withdrawn were unsuccessful.

Hlongwane faces 52 counts, worth over R5 million for defrauding SARS from July 2007 until September 2015.

The State is ready to set the matter down for plea and trial.

Issued by:

Lumka Mahanjana:

NPA Regional Spokesperson

Gauteng Division: Pretoria

073 002 0000

lmahanjana@npa.gov.za

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