GRA arrests China Mall officials over suspected tax evasion
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has arrested officials of China Mall outlets in Ashaiman, Weija and Nsawam over suspected tax evasion involving the use of unauthorised invoicing platforms. The operation followed intelligence-led investigations and mystery shopping exercises which allegedly uncovered sales transactions that had not been captured on the Authority’s approved Electronic VAT (E-VAT)…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has apprehended officials from China Mall branches in Ashaiman, Weija, and Nsawam amid allegations of tax evasion. This operation, driven by intelligence and mystery shopping endeavors, uncovered sales transactions that were not recorded on the GRA's approved Electronic VAT (E-VAT) system. Upon purchasing items at the outlets, GRA officers verified whether their purchases were documented on the official platform.
Discrepancies were found, suggesting possible diversion of sales. Head of the GRA’s Revenue Protection Unit, Wisdom Kofi Xetor, stated that investigations are underway to determine the extent of the suspected tax evasion. He cautioned that the Authority would pursue prosecution, including sentences of up to five years, should deliberate breaches be confirmed.
The operation targeted the three outlets in Ashaiman, Weija, and Nsawam, where officers identified transactions absent from the GRA’s system. While the identities of the arrested individuals have not been disclosed, the Authority asserts that this operation is part of broader initiatives to enhance tax compliance and mitigate revenue leakages among retailers.
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