- SSS investigates fraudulent VAT refunds totaling 82 billion UZS
- Two Tax Committee employees detained
- $79,000 and various assets seized
- Tax officials manipulated data for personal gain
- 18 businesses received illegal VAT refunds
- Criminal case opened under Articles 167 and 209
- Six individuals, including company director and accountant, in pre-trial detention
- Searches at 16 properties led to seizure of cash, vehicles, and other items
- Ongoing investigations into other entities
- Tax Committee’s internal security initially uncovered violations
- Legal and disciplinary actions being taken
Source: kun.uz
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