- The EPPO conducted over 80 searches in Bulgaria on 4-5 December 2025, investigating a €13 million cross-border VAT fraud.
- Six Bulgarian citizens were arrested, and evidence including documents, mobile phones, gold coins, medals, and over €255,000 in cash was seized.
- The criminal group, active since 2019, used over 60 companies in Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania to operate VAT carousel fraud schemes involving fictitious transactions and false VAT refund claims.
- The schemes included simulated trading in animal feed and fake construction sector deliveries, with a total turnover exceeding €51 million.
- All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty; the EPPO is responsible for prosecuting crimes against the EU’s financial interests.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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