Durban woman jailed for 18 years for R3.7m Sars Vat fraud
The Citizen | 02.08.2026 12:52
A 53‑year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for defrauding the South African Revenue Service (SARS) of more than R3.7 million through fraudulent VAT claims, a ruling prosecutors say underscores the seriousness of tax crimes that undermine the government’s ability to deliver essential services.