The General Tax Administration (AGT) has filed charges with criminal investigative authorities against several of its own employees on suspicion of involvement in fraud schemes that are alleged to have caused losses to the public treasury of approximately one billion kwanzas.
In an official statement, the institution responsible for tax collection in Angola reported that it has already forwarded to the competent authorities all evidence gathered during an internal investigation. According to the AGT, the evidence points to practices that violate the principles of legality, ethics, and integrity governing public administration, as well as the specific rules guiding the tax administration’s operations.
For reasons related to judicial confidentiality and compliance with current legal provisions, the AGT did not disclose the number of employees allegedly involved nor specify the period during which the irregularities are said to have occurred. Nevertheless, it assured that the investigation was conducted with rigor and responsibility.
In the same statement, the institution highlighted the progress made in combating internal fraud, emphasizing the strengthening of its capacity to detect and investigate illegal practices. It notes that these advances stem from the mapping of processes and the implementation of intelligence mechanisms for risk control and monitoring.
AGT also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward fraudulent behavior, regardless of whether it is committed by employees, taxpayers, or external entities.
This case comes amid efforts by Angolan authorities to intensify the fight against corruption and economic crime. In March, the Luanda District Court sentenced four defendants to three years in prison in a case where their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that caused losses exceeding 100 billion kwanzas to the state was proven.
Source: Angola 24 Horas
