How identity theft racket is trapping Kenyans in tax debt

KRA has unearthed the racket—dubbed the identity theft tax evasion scheme—in which unsuspecting individuals are made directors or owners of companies without their knowledge.

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Innocent Kenyans, including domestic workers, have been trapped in a tax evasion scam after their details were used to open shell companies used to facilitate money laundering and non-payment of taxes.

The Investigation and Enforcement Unit of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unearthed the racket—dubbed the identity theft tax evasion scheme—in which unsuspecting individuals are made directors or owners of companies without their knowledge.

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