Authorities in Zimbabwe have seized more than 500 vehicles, valued at nearly two million US dollars, for the alleged illegal exploitation of a duty-free import program for civil servants. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority conducted the joint operation targeting the Civil Servants Motor Vehicle Rebate Scheme.
Michael Reza, the ZACC Chairperson, confirmed the investigation began last year. He reported that thousands of suspected abuse cases had been identified and that hundreds of case files had been forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority for legal action.
The program permits long-serving civil servants to import cars without duty but prohibits selling them within five years. During a Harare ceremony where ZIMRA officials signed integrity pledges, the organization's Board Chair, Anthony Mandiwanza, stated that the act publicly affirmed a commitment to principles of probity and accountability.
Michael Reza, the ZACC Chairperson, confirmed the investigation began last year. He reported that thousands of suspected abuse cases had been identified and that hundreds of case files had been forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority for legal action.
The program permits long-serving civil servants to import cars without duty but prohibits selling them within five years. During a Harare ceremony where ZIMRA officials signed integrity pledges, the organization's Board Chair, Anthony Mandiwanza, stated that the act publicly affirmed a commitment to principles of probity and accountability.
