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MRA “paparazzi” on the look-out for tax evaders
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MRA “paparazzi” on the look-out for tax evaders
Fake tax declarations cost a lot to the country. This means that, according to data compiled by the authorities, there is a loss of between 4 to 5 billion rupees in terms of revenue by the state every year. This is why the Fiscal Investigation Unit of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) will be striving, with their cameras, to keep an eye on those whose income tax is suspected to be much lower than their monthly salaries imply.
The “mission” of these “paparazzi” is said to have started in the north of the island where they are tracking those with big mansions, swimming pools and several luxury cars outside – but whose tax contributions have been quite low for the past years. They have been requested to take pictures of suspects’ property to support possible action by the MRA later. This should be extended to the whole country in the coming weeks.
Some owners have realised what is happening and are shouting at the MRA investigators saying what they are doing is in “violation of private property”. But, as stated by the MRA Act, this action is perfectly legal. The managing director of the MRA, Sudhamo Lal, explained that his employees are working “according to the law without violating the private life of anyone”.
In short, it is said to be just a way of catching tax evaders and doing justice to the Mauritian state… in all fairness!
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