| Zero tolerance security sentenced for tax fraud | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/02/27 |
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Media Statement
FREE STATE - Three accused, among them Zero Tolerance Security, were found guilty and sentenced for contravening the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011. Zero Tolerance Security and Four Rivers Trading, both companies owned by Tefo Montsitsi (56), appeared before the Bethlehem Magistrates Court on 25 February 2025. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) lost revenue in excess of R7,2 million due to false tax returns being submitted in 2016 and 2018. This was brought to the attention of the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team of the Hawks. Following intense probing, the detectives presented their findings to the prosecution, culminating in the appearance of the accused. Zero Tolerance Security was found guilty on 14 counts of tax fraud and sentenced to a fine of R5 million wholly suspended for five years on condition that the accused is not convicted of a similar offence during the period of suspension. Four Rivers Trading was found guilty on seven counts of tax fraud and sentenced to a fine of R5 million wholly suspended for five years on condition that the accused is not convicted of a similar offence during the period of suspension. Tefo Montsitsi was found guilty on 22 counts of tax fraud and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment wholly suspended for five years on condition that he is not convicted of a similar offense during the period of suspension. He had entered into an arrangement with SARS and started with repayments ahead of sentencing. Ends
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