Israel-linked spaza food distributor fingered in ‘questionable’ R199m offshore scheme
Affidavits and financial statements show how Diplomat Distributors allegedly disguised profits as ‘management fees’ and ‘computer maintenance services’
27 February 2023 - 20:41
A legal battle between SA shareholders and managers of global food distribution giant Diplomat Distributors 1968 (DD) appears to show how the Israeli-owned company allegedly shifted R199m in profits offshore, allegedly to dodge the long arm of Sars...
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