 In March 2019 Denel representatives gave testimony to the Zondo Commission about the company's deal with the Gupta owned VR Laser.Department of Public Enterprises Acting Director-General stated that the deal resulted in up to R3 billion in lost revenue for Denel.Following the conclusion of forensic investigations into allegations of corruption in Denel the company announced in July 2019 that it would seek to recoup misspent money by pursuing civil and criminal action against former company executives.