They "failed" to declare their assets. And these teachers, a dozen working in primary and secondary education, were singled out by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
One teacher pinned and has been in a Star School in Plaines Wilhems, says that this is not the first time he got caught. "I have said that some of my assets MRA, a small amount of what I earn in coaching, " he concedes.
"Private lessons relate basically several million a year, " suggests an official of the MRA. According to a source familiar with the matter, "a teacher of a Star School can be up to Rs 125,000 per month. " As for secondary school teachers, some (especially those who teach science subjects) can earn up to Rs 350,000 per month.
How will MRA work? It is said that several signs of enrichment are considered, such as the renovation of a house, the purchase of real estate or cars. "We have a network where information we manage. From there, we are investigating , "leader in advance. Thus, in some cases, officers of the MRA observe the activities of a teacher during the day and calculate the additional amount it receives in relation to the number of students to whom he gave lessons.
"There has been cases where teachers do not keep money in the bank, but in their homes. With the approval of the Court, it is allowed to search the home, " emphasizes the responsibility of the MRA.