Munsamy is a sole director of a clearing agent. During the period between September 2018 and October 2019 his clearing agent was contracted to clear imported goods.

KZN Hawks Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo said the client supplied necessary documents to his clearing agent and Munsamy framed a draft import bill of entry.

“He presented it to his client for the payment of customs duties and value added tax. The client paid him the requested amount, however, Munsamy altered the description of the goods when he was submitting to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). As a result due taxes were drastically reduced and SARS suffered a financial loss of R14 711 077.60 in respect of fourteen shipments he was instructed to clear.

“An internal investigation was conducted by SARS and a case of fraud was reported at Point police station. The case docket was then allocated to the Hawks members from Durban Serious Commercial Crime investigation for further probing. In November 2024, Munsamy was summoned to appear before court. After several court appearances, he pleaded guilty on fourteen counts of fraud and contravention of Customs and Excise Act,” he said.

Mhlongo said Munsamy was sentenced to three years correctional supervision and 10 years imprisonment which is wholly suspended for five years on condition that he pays SARS R12 363 161.00 within five days from the date of the sentence, he pays SARS R6 000 000.00 within 12 months from the date of the sentence and he further pays R1.5 million to the Criminal Asset Recovery Account within five days from the date of the sentence.

“His clearing agent was sentenced to pay a fine of R500 000.00 which is wholly suspended for five years on condition that it is not convicted of fraud or contravention of Customs and Excise Act.

“The work of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, South African Revenue Service and National Prosecuting Authority is commended as the sentence imposed by the court serves as a deterrence to those would be criminals,” he said.

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