Head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation George Kinoti has revealed how Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) lost Sh100 billion within six months.
The tax body is reported to have lost the money in tax evasion led by a group of unscrupulous traders and corrupt officials based at the Mombasa port.
“In the past six months alone, Kenyans may have lost about Sh100 billion in tax evasion and sale of substandard goods,” Kinoti stated.
Speaking on Wednesday, Kinoti noted that the rogue officials facilitate false declarations to attract fewer fees. They also allow in counterfeit goods in exchange for bribes.
In the investigation, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) officials are also targetted.
“We received a letter from the DCI asking for documents, which we have since provided. I am also aware that some of my officers will be required to record statements,” KPA Managing Director Daniel Manduku.
Already, several high-profile individuals are lined up for possible prosecution within two weeks regarding the matter.