DPP Approves Charges Against Five People in VAT Fraud Case

DPP approves charges against five people and 12 companies in a Sh3.9 billion VAT fraud scheme, with 36 cases linked to Sh518 million in tax losses.

NAIROBI, Kenya- The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against five people and 12 companies over an alleged scheme to defraud the Government of about Sh3.9 billion in value-added tax.

In a statement dated October 15, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said the decision followed joint investigations with the Kenya Revenue Authority and a review of 70 inquiry files.

The suspects are Henry Ateka Nyabwari, James Ojambo Nyengenye, Amisi Zamda, Frank Nyabwari and Hesbon Onyony.

The DPP said they were allegedly involved in registering 70 companies that were used to carry out the scheme.

The five and the companies named in the cases have not been convicted.

They will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations in court.

PRESS STATEMENT:DPP APPROVES CHARGES AGAINST SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN ALLEGED KSH. 3.9 BILLION VAT SCHEME.#HakiNaUsawa pic.twitter.com/it1KouzXV5

Source: Y News