The tax evasion matter involving Morne Shardelow (42), Lobelo Paul Mmusi (48) and Thembisa Mmusi is set to continue on 5 July. The case was postponed after the trio appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on 9 May.
The men are charged with contravention of the Tax Administration Act, after probing by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team.
Col. Zweli Mohobeleli, provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, said the matter was postponed on account of the men securing legal representation.
An investigation against the accused was launched after the South African Revenue Service (Sars) discovered apparent discrepancies in tax return submissions, resulting in a loss of more than R1,9 million.
“A preliminary probe by Sars uncovered the suspects’ alleged false submission of tax returns and failure to declare taxes,” said Mohobeleli.
He said the alleged contravention of the Tax Administration Act took place between 2016 and 2018.
Summonses were served on 16 April after investigations by the Hawks’ unit specialising in organised crime, economic crime, corruption and other serious crime.
– Teboho Setena
