Massive €195 million VAT fraud across 17 countries uncovered by EPPO Midas investigation

• EPPO launched an investigation against a criminal organization for VAT fraud of 195 million euros
• The investigation involved 180 searches and 14 arrests in 17 countries
• Authorities seized smartphones, a yacht, luxury cars, jewelry, and gold
• The fraud scheme exploited EU rules on cross-border transactions exempt from VAT
• The criminal organization created a complex system to deceive and defraud millions through various criminal schemes
• They were involved in VAT fraud related to small electronic products and protective face masks
• The organization used fake companies, straw men, fake identities, and secret communication to cover up their crimes.

Source: taxheaven.gr

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