Accused convicted for tax evasion

FREE STATE – Tshidiso James Mothapo (43) appeared before the Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 28 February 2022 where he was convicted and sentenced for contravening the Tax Administration Act.

A preliminary probe by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) uncovered Mothapo’s fraudulent activities that cost the South Africa Revenue Services (SARS) in excess of more than R500 000-00 between the period of 2011 and 2014.

The matter was reported to the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team based in Bethlehem. Mothapo was served with summons on 15 April 2021. He appeared in court on several occasion culminating in his recent conviction.

The court sentenced Mothapo to five (5) years imprisonment wholly suspended on condition that he repay SARS the amount of R500 000-00 on a monthly instalment of more than R1000-00 until the whole amount is fully paid.

Source: South African Police Service