GMX Systems Zambia convicted in K2.1 million drone tax fraud case

Bardavid was fined K20,000 on each of 19 counts, bringing the total penalty to K380,000, with a default sentence of 12 months’ simple imprisonment.

Ngoma was fined K10,000 on each of four counts, amounting to K40,000, with a six-month simple imprisonment sentence in default of payment.

“Six other accused persons—Jacqueline Ngoma Okhumode, Teddy Nondo, Gary Mushimbwa, Alinjanvwa Bwalya, Ackron Mulela and Getrude Manda—were acquitted on all charges,” Nzala said.

He said the authority had intensified surveillance of customs declarations to curb tax fraud and ensure importers complied with the law.

“The Authority has strengthened its monitoring of customs declarations to detect tax fraud and reminds importers to submit the required customs entries, provide accurate invoices and declarations, and pay the taxes due,” Nzala said.

He said the conviction sent a strong message that attempts to evade customs duties through false declarations or misrepresentation would attract stiff penalties, adding that ZRA remained committed to safeguarding government revenue through strict enforcement of customs laws.

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