Two people were yesterday charged in court with fraudulent importation and registration of high-end vehicles without paying taxes. The accused included a KRA customs officer, as KRA turns the heat on tax evaders. He was also accused of interfering with information stored in customs computerised system contrary to section 192 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004. Mr Elijah Ojuma Girimani appeared in the same court charged with nine counts involving fraudulent importation of luxury vehicles with the intention of evading taxes. He is alleged to have procured uncustomed goods contrary to section 200 of East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.

Source: Standard Digital September 19, 2016 19:26 UTC