Former SARS manager arrested for R2 million tax fraud
Bayanda Xolisa Mehlala, 38, was on Friday arrested in connection with R2 million tax fraud
“It is alleged that in 2020, Mehlala as the operational manager at SARS, registered two companies Zeechor (Pty) Ltd and Astral Commodities (Pty) Ltd. He allegedly unlawfully and intentionally submitted false tax returns on both companies and with intention to evade tax so as to obtain an undue Value Added Tax refund with the total prejudice of more than R2 million.
“He is reported to have orchestrated the act with Siyanda Rixana, 38, whom he allegedly made the director of the two companies,” said Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, Hawks spokesperson in the Eastern Cape.
She said Rixana was arrested by the Hawks in August 2022 and was out on R5000 bail.
“He is presently attending court in East London for trial.”
Mehlala appeared in the East London Magistrate’s Court on Friday, and was released on R10 000 bail.
The case was postponed to May 30 for disclosure of the dockets.
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