THE questioning on the legitimacy of businessman and socialite Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure’s new vehicle (Bently) by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has opened a can of worms on the credibility of revenue redemption on luxurious cars making their way to Zimbabwe.
The R1,9 million car was allegedly impounded by Zimra officials who were accompanied by the police claiming that the car’s duty was not legitimate.
Ginimbi, however denied these accusations and produced paperwork of the money that he paid at Beitbridge border Post , the entry point of the luxurious car.
Zim Morning Post established that Ginimbi was still in possession of his vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
However, the scrutiny that hovered his latest buy gave rise to speculation that most socialites circumvented the procedural Zimra import duty channels.
A fortnight ago, a US$3,4 million worth Buggatti Chiron was spotted at the Defence House in Harare and it got tongues wagging.
The identity of the owner remains a mystery but names have been thrown around and included flamboyant businessman Frank Buyanga, who has a penchant for such vehicles.
Interestingly, the businessman was blessed with a baby around the same time the car caused a stir in the capital city.
Murmurs are loud on whether full import duty requirements were met and Zimra public relations official Frank Chimanda preferred to remain mum on these developments.
Chimanda maintained that such issues were guided by client-importer confidentiality.
He, however, said they are mandated by the law to check on compliance with tax laws including checking on any areas of abuse.
On record, the only registered Buggattis in the country were imported by Buyanga and Zunaid Moti, according to sources.
Tax evasion at the borders have been rampant and Zimra has tightened the noose to curb the rot.