Long-term VAT fraud in organized group within restaurant chain; no punishment

• 8 suspects have been found guilty of committing tax fraud in an organized manner within a restaurant group for a period of approximately 7 years.
• The suspects formed a criminal organization and committed tax fraud by skimming their revenue in order to pay a portion of their employees’ wages under the table.
• Normally, these actions would warrant an unconditional prison sentence, but the court has decided against it due to several factors.
• The court considers the serious violation of privacy and confidentiality by the prosecution, which caused reputational damage to the suspects.
• The suspects have paid off the tax debt resulting from their actions and have also paid a fine.
• The court also takes into account the administrative procedures initiated as a result of the criminal case, including the possibility of revoking a previously issued permit.
• Lastly, the court acknowledges that the case has exceeded a reasonable time frame.

Source: nlfiscaal.nl

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