Wife arrested together with cheating husband after whistleblowing-Image Source@iStock

A heartbroken wife has found herself behind bars after she was implicated in her husband’s R200 million fraud case despite whistleblowing on his illegal operations. This came after she found out she was being cheated on and sought vengeance.

From 2009 to 2015, a sophisticated VAT fraud syndicate orchestrated deceitful claims, amassing a staggering R100 million from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

The Syndicate Unveiled

Recently, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg brought justice to eight individuals involved in the VAT scam. The syndicate, led by two Zimbabwean nationals, Jeremiah Musiwacho Dube and Maxwell Ndlovu Mavudzi, alongside accomplices, exploited loopholes in VAT refunds, falsely asserting expenses.

ALSO READ: Children At Risk: Nestlé Accused Of Putting More Sugar In Baby Food Sold To South Africa and Other Developing Countries

The breakthrough in the investigation came when Rebecca Dube, wife of one of the key figures, decided to unveil the syndicate’s illicit affairs. Learning about her husband’s extramarital relationship and the substantial allowances provided to his girlfriend, Moliehi Constance Ramone, Rebecca took a decisive moral stance.

Wife whistleblows on husband’s operations.

Rebecca anonymously tipped off SARS, igniting a thorough investigation into the fraudulent activities. The revelation prompted authorities to scrutinize financial transactions, unveiling the intricate web of deceit spun by the syndicate.

As the investigation intensified, desperate attempts were made to derail justice. Mavudzi and Dube resorted to bribery, attempting to sway a senior SARS official with a hefty sum to expedite the approval of their false claims.

ALSO READ: Carte Blanche Exposé: How Flamboyant Businesswoman Mamkhize Won Over R1 Billion In Government Tenders Funded By Taxpayers’ Money

Justice Prevails

Despite their efforts to evade accountability, justice was served. Dube and Mavudzi, the masterminds behind the scheme, were sentenced to 65 years imprisonment each. Rebecca Dube, recognizing her complicity, received a 25-year sentence. Ramone, the girlfriend entangled in the web of deceit, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars.

Other accomplices in the fraud, including Rathete and Edward Shoniwa, faced 15-year sentences, while Radebe and Mbonani were each handed five-year terms.

By Letho