How SARS fumbled its chance to take Ralph Stanfield down Al Capone-style

Author: AmaBhungane reportersPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: South Africa
Crime & Law
How SARS fumbled its chance to take Ralph Stanfield down Al Capone-style

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) failed to use tax evasion charges to bring down criminal figure Ralph Stanfield, similar to the Al Capone case. The investigation revealed that SARS missed key opportunities, including a R31 million disappearance and trusts. The report shows how an 'Al Capone-style' strategy could have worked but was mishandled.

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