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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says it has contained a breach in its customs system that saw thousands of dollars being fraudulently credited into bank accounts of some customs clearing agents.

The agents, who hold bonds with Zimra, usually have funds deducted from those accounts to pay duty and other levies during the processing of imports or exports. The anomaly was quickly detected through security monitoring, and investigations confirmed that only a limited number of user accounts were affected.

In a statement on Monday, Zimra said immediate corrective measures were taken, including deactivation of compromised accounts and the launch of criminal proceedings against those involved. "Zimra informs the public and stakeholders that a breach within its customs systems was swiftly detected and successfully contained through continuous monitoring and proactive security protocols," the authority said.

It stressed that all taxpayer and customs data remained secure, with services continuing without disruption. The revenue collector further assured stakeholders that it was working to strengthen system integrity and reinforce safeguards to prevent future breaches.

"The authority remains committed to protecting revenue, safeguarding taxpayer information and maintaining the trust of all stakeholders," Zimra said.
- The Chronicle

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