- A judge from Spain’s National Court proposes to try 22 alleged members and collaborators of a criminal organization accused of defrauding over 194 million euros in hydrocarbon VAT between 2021 and 2024.
- The accused face charges of criminal organization, four counts of tax fraud, and document forgery.
- A separate investigation will be conducted for alleged money laundering related to the reintegration of defrauded funds into the economy.
- The main case is dismissed for two suspects, but they may still be investigated for money laundering.
- The organization allegedly used shell companies and false invoicing to avoid VAT payments, gain commercial advantage, and partially monopolize the market.
Source: poderjudicial.es
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