JOHANNESBURG - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has ramped up its crackdown on corruption.
It has secured a preservation order against two former officials accused of fraud and misconduct.
The High Court in Pretoria granted the order, placing several properties, vehicles, and financial accounts under curatorship.
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SARS said there is strong evidence of serious offences, including money laundering, abuse of state resources, and violations of tax laws.
A court-appointed curator will safeguard the assets as investigations and tax assessments proceed.
Officials said this signals a tougher stance, warning that corruption within SARS will be aggressively pursued, even after the employees leave.