Eskom supplier accused of tax fraud to go on trial
An Eskom supplier accused of tax fraud is set to go on trial later this year.
Maphoko Kgoemoeswana has been accused of tax fraud totalling R5 million which involved his work as a supplier at the Kusile power station.
Investigating Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Twala says Kgoemoeswana allegedly committed the fraud between 2016 and 2018.
"Kgoemoeswana faces charges of tax evasion valued at R5m related to his personal and business tax involving Babinatlou Business Services CC between the period 2016 – 2018.
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"The tax fraud charges were discovered during the investigation of the controversial R745m Eskom Kusile power station corruption matter.
"The Limpopo businessman and his company are accused of facilitating bribes in the fraud and corruption matter and he is currently out on R300 000 bail in that other matter."
The matter will be heard on August 4.
