- EPPO in Paris ordered the seizure of over €2.4 million from a French company and its managers suspected of customs fraud related to importing shoes and bags from China.
- The company and its managers are under investigation for customs fraud, money laundering, and participation in a criminal organization affecting the EU budget.
- Between 2018 and 2024, the companies bought over €21 million in goods from China and allegedly undervalued imports to avoid nearly €6.5 million in customs duties and VAT.
- The fraud was detected and reported by the French National Directorate for Customs Investigations and Intelligence (DNRED).
- All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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