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04 March 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Financial crime focus: SARS tightens lifestyle audit net

SARS has signalled a clear enforcement priority for the coming financial year: wealthy taxpayers whose visible assets and spending patterns do not align with declared income.

According to BusinessTech, Commissioner Edward Kieswetter confirmed that luxury vehicles, high-value properties and other outward displays of wealth will attract increased scrutiny. SARS intends ...

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Forex scam accused faces fraud and money laundering charges

A 41-year-old man arrested by the Hawks in connection with an alleged forex investment scam has had his case postponed for a formal bail application, reports The Star. Mokgokane Kabini was arrested at the Groblersbridge port of entry while allegedly attempting to cross into Botswana. According to the Hawks’ Serious ...

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Hawks secure R22.7m forfeiture order in Limpopo property case

The Hawks have obtained a forfeiture order over a hotel and related properties valued at approximately R22.7 million following an anti-corruption investigation in Limpopo.

According to IoL, the order was granted by the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane after a joint effort between the Hawks’ Asset Forfeiture Investigation unit ...

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By Lee Rossini

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