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Two people appeared in court in Nelspruit on charges of tax evasion involving an amount of R2.2 million.
The Police said that Busisiwe Nkosi (35) and Simangaliso Khoza (36) appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
They were arrested earlier in the week by the Hawks.
Nkosi, the sole Director of Madam and Eve General Trading, was charged in connection with fraud, theft, and money laundering for contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act as well as the provisions of the Tax Administration Act.
“The Hawks investigation has revealed that during April 2017, Nkosi fraudulently submitted false tax returns to the South African Revenue Services (SARS), culminating in SARS losing an amount of approximately R2.2-million,” said SAPS spokesperson, Captain Dineo Sekgotodi.
She said after receiving the money, and in an attempt to cover her tracks, Nkosi transferred the money into her personal bank account and in the bank account of her husband Khoza.
They were granted bail of R10 000 each and the matter postponed to 2 December.
