The information was advanced by the deputy inspector general of the authority, Cristiano Francisco, at a press conference, where he also announced the seizure of more than 20,000 boxes of cosmetic products, which the authorities suspect are counterfeit.
"ANIESA dismantled a network of mafia traders and eager for easy profit, which for more than two years, deceived the Angolan authorities, mainly AGT [General Tax Administration], fleeing the tax authorities, as well as putting the public health of Angolans at risk "said Cristiano Francisco, in statements issued by the radio.
The seized products were imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, from the Luvo border post, by an Indian company, under the name Bravio Comércio Limitada, for over a decade on the national market.
The goods were dispatched in the markets of Kikolo, Kwanzas, Gamek and Kalemba II, as well as in the area of Hoji Ya Henda, all in Luanda.
"The crimes of smuggling in the import are foreseen and punishable under the General Tax Code, competing in this behavior for the crimes of fraud on goods, crimes against public health, both foreseen in articles 246 and 448 respectively of the Penal Code", said Cristiano Francisco .
The official said that the investigations continue on suspicion of the involvement of national citizens, who "are in collusion with this mafia".
