Johan Daniel Mabunda and Danmnqobi All Traders (entity) pleaded guilty to fraud charges at the Nelspruit Magistrates’ Court on 15 October 2021 and were sentenced.

During the 2020 tax season, on behalf of the entity, Mabunda submitted fraudulent tax returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and R505 348 was paid. Irregularities were discovered and the Nelspruit based team of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team were informed for further investigation.

The accused withdrew R5348 and R500 000 was recovered. The accused were summoned to answer to the fraud and theft charges which led to their conviction.

Mabunda was sentenced to six years imprisonment whereas the entity was fined R50 000 both suspended on condition that the withdrawn cash is paid before the end of February 2022.

Source: South African Police Service