A 46-year-old Durban businessman, Butholezwe Prosper Mhlanga, was arrested by the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) on 6 or 7 July 2026 for an alleged customs fraud scheme that potentially cost the South African Revenue Service (SARS) around R36.97 million (often rounded to R37 million) in unpaid duties and taxes.
This is a classic example of under-declaration in customs fraud, where misrepresenting goods lowers the…
