A R100 million VAT fraud syndicate has been exposed after the ringleader's betrayed wife tipped off authorities upon finding out about an alleged R90,000 'girlfriend allowance'. The generous 'side-chick' allowance was just one of the numerous expenses detailed in court documents as Jeremiah Dube, his wife Rebecca, and seven accomplices were found guilty of various charges, including corruption, forgery and money laundering in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.
employee, KG Mashangoane, was in cahoots with the group, expedited their claims, and tipped them off to any possible investigations. It was however the luxurious lifestyle of girlfriend Moliehi Constance Ramone, which included luxury trips and gifts, that turned out to be the weakest link in the thieving chain.
as a result of the infidelity of accused one and accused five . Her vindictive actions in reporting the matter to of millions of rand in VAT rebates. Dube was arrested when he collected his renewed driving licence. Mavudzi was arrested at his house where he was found hiding in his bedroom closet. Dr Sello Athlone Rathete also described as a kingpin, was arrested at his house. Dube chose to testify at the end of the State's case after conducting his own defence, which amounted to claiming that he was a prosperous businessman with interests in the petroleum sector. His version was rejected by the court.
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