Former Steinhoff International Holdings NV chairperson Christo Wiese has reportedly been caught up in a multibillion-rand tax evasion case.
SARS claims a law firm at which Wiese was an exec, ENS, helped oil firm Tullow shift about R3.9 billion in assets out of South Africa to dodge taxes.
amaBhungane reports that papers filed in court show SARS is pursuing Wiese and two others for R217 million as part of a R3.7bn tax claim based on Tullow’s “restructuring”.
“When SARS came knocking, Wiese allegedly moved assets out of the company and sold (them) to a former ENS executive who told SARS there was no cash or assets left to claim,” amaBhungane said. The case was due to be heard next month.