SARS investigators together with the police will investigate the matter further.
In general, SARS is seen as a preferred creditor.
The large quantity demonstrates the threat syndicated crime and the smuggling of illicit items, including narcotics, pose to South Africa and its communities.
It should be noted that where a property transaction is cancelled for the purposes of avoiding or evading transfer duty, there is no true cancellation of the agreement and duty will be raised as if the original agreement had not been cancelled.