On Monday, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) confirmed it has dismissed an undisclosed number of employees and had also taken disciplinary action against others after uncovering a license sales racket.
In a statement, the GRA said that it recently uncovered several fraudulent practices involving persons applying for various licenses and collaboration with some staff members.
GRA said stern actions would also be taken against members of the public who colluded with the officers to provide services outside of the standard procedures of the GRA.
“To prevent such practices, the authority is cautioning members of the general public against colluding with individuals, including GRA officers, to perpetrate fraud when conducting a transaction. Persons found of such unlawful actions are liable on summary conviction to fines and imprisonment,” the GRA warned.
The GRA has, over the years, been dogged by accusations of fraud involving its staff members. Last year, several staff members involved in a fake cheque racket were dismissed, and the GRA said that it continues to make alternative payment options available for persons who cannot come to its office.
“The Authority also wishes to remind the public that GRA staff are not authorized to collect monies from taxpayers for any transaction or offer to complete transactions in exchange for gifts. Taxpayers must make all payments at the cashier sections where they will receive,” the GRA said, urging people to come forward with information if they have had to pay its staffers to conduct business.
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