Two individuals were arrested in Italy for their alleged involvement in a €64 million VAT fraud scheme related to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The scheme involved a complex network of shell companies that facilitated fraudulent transactions, allowing other businesses to evade taxes. Italian authorities, working with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), executed asset freezing orders and seized properties as part of the investigation. The suspects are accused of using straw men to operate companies that issued invoices for non-existent transactions and failed to file VAT returns.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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