Faith Masita
Kenya Revenue Authority has suspended several staff members and external agents implicated in a Sh452 million tax fraud scheme, in a move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the country’s revenue collection system.
The authority said the suspensions follow internal investigations that uncovered collusion between employees and agents to manipulate tax processes, leading to significant revenue losses.
“KRA has taken decisive action to suspend officers and agents linked to the fraudulent scheme as investigations continue,” the authority said in a statement.
Preliminary findings indicate the scheme involved irregular processing of tax transactions and system manipulation, allowing fraudulent claims and unauthorized benefits to be processed.
“KRA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and will not hesitate to take firm action against any staff or agents found culpable,” it added.
The tax agency noted that disciplinary proceedings are underway, with potential legal action to follow depending on the outcome of the investigations.
The crackdown underscores KRA’s heightened focus on sealing revenue leakages and strengthening internal controls, particularly as the government intensifies efforts to boost domestic revenue collection.
“We are enhancing our systems and oversight mechanisms to prevent such occurrences and to protect public resources,” the authority said.
KRA reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, emphasizing that accountability measures will be enforced to deter similar schemes in the future.
The authority said the suspensions follow internal investigations that uncovered collusion between employees and agents to manipulate tax processes, leading to significant revenue losses.
“KRA has taken decisive action to suspend officers and agents linked to the fraudulent scheme as investigations continue,” the authority said in a statement.
Preliminary findings indicate the scheme involved irregular processing of tax transactions and system manipulation, allowing fraudulent claims and unauthorized benefits to be processed.
“KRA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and will not hesitate to take firm action against any staff or agents found culpable,” it added.
The tax agency noted that disciplinary proceedings are underway, with potential legal action to follow depending on the outcome of the investigations.
The crackdown underscores KRA’s heightened focus on sealing revenue leakages and strengthening internal controls, particularly as the government intensifies efforts to boost domestic revenue collection.
“We are enhancing our systems and oversight mechanisms to prevent such occurrences and to protect public resources,” the authority said.
KRA reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, emphasizing that accountability measures will be enforced to deter similar schemes in the future.
