Six GRA staff let go, two disciplined over container bribe

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) took disciplinary action against eight officers – including three terminations and three dismissals – for engaging in bribery for the release of a container without the payment of the relevant taxes.

A press release from the GRA on Friday announced the completion of the investigation launched into allegations that monies were collected by a number of GRA staffers, for the release of a container, without the relevant and lawfully required taxes being paid.

“The GRA wishes to advise that after the allegation surfaced, a team was