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flag South African businessman Tshepo Khoza got six years in prison for fraud and tax evasion tied to fake SAPS contracts.

flag South African businessman Tshepo Khoza was sentenced to six years in prison, with two years suspended, for fraud and tax evasion after falsely claiming his company was dormant while earning R3.6 million from SAPS contracts between 2015 and 2018. flag The contracts, linked to a forensic DNA project, were secured due to his family connection with a senior SAPS official. flag Khoza was convicted on three fraud counts, including one under Schedule 5, and failing to register for VAT. flag The case, part of Project Blue Lights, involved joint efforts by SARS, IDAC, and law enforcement, highlighting systemic corruption in state procurement. flag SARS emphasized that tax fraud undermines public services and reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, with a related trial set to resume in February 2026.

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