The Zambia Revenue Authority – ZRA has warned the public against paying money to fake agents posing as agents for Senior Government officials or the Commissioner General to facilitate some tax settlement with the Authority.
ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda says no member of the public should pay money to anyone in the name of the Commissioner General, or any senior government official.
This come to light after receiving several complaints that there have been people that are swindling unsuspecting members of the public that they have been sent by Senior Government officials or the Commissioner General to facilitate some tax settlement with the ZRA.
In a statement made available to the Zambian Business Times – ZBT by ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda, the commissioner has reminded all taxpayers that any tax owed to the Authority should be paid directly to ZRA using online platforms, the Banks or directly at the ZRA cash office.
“If anyone is found impersonating me or claiming to be an agent from the Authority or any senior government official, once found, they will be prosecuted. Am also urging members of the public to report such people to the Authority or the security wings,” he said.
He has further encouraged all members of the public who are importing or paying taxes to ensure that they do not make any payments to agents whom they do not have official commercial contracts with.
All importers especially those importing vehicles and other materials should always ensure that they get assessments from their agents and all payments to be done directly to the Zambia Revenue Authority.
