How KRA Recovered Ksh123 Million from Company in Tax Fraud
KRA said the fraud happened between August 1 and August 23 this year...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully recovered Kshs. 123 million from a company involved in a tax fraud scheme concerning the irregular clearance of rice containers at a Mombasa based container freight station.
- KRA recovered Kshs. 123 million in taxes.
- The fraud involved 161 containers of rice, irregularly cleared between August 1 and August 23, 2025.
- A multi-agency investigation, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), is underway to hold accountable all involved parties, including staff.
- Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Lilian Nyawanda, affirmed KRA's commitment to preventing revenue leakage.
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