In its normal day to day operations, the Guyana Revenue Authority [GRA] has unearthed an illegal operation involving some unscrupulous members of its staff. These staffers, according to GRA, have been working in collusion with willing outside participants and members of the public in the issuance and use of forged drivers’ licences, certificate of compliances and registrations.
However, the GRA said that it will not presently divulge full details since the investigation is ongoing. However, those staff members identified as part of this illegal operation have since been sent on leave to facilitate the investigation. The Authority wishes to remind taxpayers that all financial transactions should be conducted by the cashiers and an official GRA receipt should be issued for all monies paid.
The GRA said it will continue to work to improve its systems to minimize illegal activity and ensure that integrity and transparency are the hallmark of the agency. However, it is appealing for the help of the general public in ridding the agency of staff who are determined to discredit the Authority by engaging in unscrupulous activities with willing participants and confidence tricksters.