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Italy Uncovers €42.8 Million VAT Fraud in Luxury Car Trade Across Europe

  • Italy’s financial police uncovered a 42.8 million euro VAT fraud in luxury car sales across Europe.
  • The operation was coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and involved the Guardia di Finanza.
  • A criminal network allegedly used shell companies and falsified invoices to evade VAT on over 1,700 luxury cars.
  • Police conducted raids, seizing luxury cars, company shares, and bank accounts.
  • The bust is part of a broader EU effort against cross-border tax evasion.

Source: thepeninsulaqatar.com

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