South Africa: Two ex-SARS officials sentenced to 3 years in jail for R200 000 bribe By News24
In a statement on Tuesday, SARS said that Pranesh Maharaj from La Mercy and Reuben Moodley from Newlands West were sentenced on May 9. The two employees had resigned during an internal disciplinary process in August 2018.
“We have a zero tolerance for dishonesty and unlawfulness. As we forge ahead on a path of restoring a culture of integrity and service excellence in our institution, we would like to assure citizens that SARS will take harsh measures against employees who betray the public trust,” he said.
“The businessman, however, reported the matter to the police. A decision was taken to set up a police trap in terms of section 252A of the Criminal Procedures Act. The businessman provided the cash, which was divided into two envelopes, each containing R100 000,” said SARS.
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