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As a result, the entity was not able to assess the suspect\u2019s financial status for the stated period.<br \/>\nThe matter was reported to the Hawks\u2019 Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Johannesburg for further investigation.<br \/>\nOn Monday, 14 March the investigation team served the suspect with a summons to appear in court<\/p>\n<p>Source: South African Police Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GAUTENG: A 57-year-old female is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 charged with contravention of income tax and value added tax. 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