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Company director sentenced for defrauding SARS of nearly R1 million

A Gauteng company, Hanson Distribution CC and its director, Hanson Ntjangase, have been sentenced for defrauding SARS of R993 330 through fraudulent VAT returns, with Ntjangase agreeing to testify against other suspects allegedly involved in the scheme.

Company director sentenced for defrauding SARS of nearly R1 million

Hanson Distribution CC and its director, Hanson Ntjangase, have been convicted and sentenced for defrauding South African Revenue Service (SARS) of nearly R1 million through fraudulent VAT returns. Ntjangase admitted to his involvement in the scheme and agreed to testify against other alleged suspects. The court sentenced both Ntjangase and the company to a R500 000 fine, wholly suspended for five years, provided they do not commit fraud during this period.

Ntjangase was also fined R50 000 or one year in prison for contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).

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