A Clearing Agent of Ndola town has been fined K10,000 to be paid or face nine months imprisonment if defaulted, for smuggling second hand clothes and second hand -handbags.
Alexander Mulilwa Zulu aged 33 of Ndola appeared before the Ndola Subordinate Court charged with one count of aiding at smuggling contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
ZRA Manager-Corporate Communications, Oliver Nzala, says facts are that Alexander Mulilwa Zulu, a Clearing Agent on dates unknown but between 20th November 2022 and 31st December 2022 in Ndola, jointly and whilst acting together with others unknown, did smuggle a consignment of 20 cartons of used hand bags and 300 cartons of used clothing (salaula).
Mr. Nzala said in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today that the value for duty purposes amounted to over K600, thereby defrauding Zambia of revenue amount of more than K300.
“The said convict declared to a Customs officer at Sakania border that the consignment was in transit through Zambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from Tanzania when infact not,” said Mr. Nzala.
Mr. Nzala said ZRA warns all Clearing Agents that those who are found committing tax offences will have their licenses revoked and be prosecuted.
By Eva Hatontola
