- Five individuals arrested for €220 million VAT fraud involving alcohol exports
- Three suspects ordered to pre-trial detention, two under house arrest, and one prohibited from leaving residence
- Criminal organization involved in 12 countries using false invoices to evade taxes
- Scheme generated €850 million turnover and €220 million in illicit profits
- Offences include cross-border criminal association, VAT fraud, forgery, and money laundering
- EPPO responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against the financial interests of the EU
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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