Judge Proposes Trial for Criminal Organization Over €194 Million Hydrocarbons VAT Fraud in Spain

• 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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