- Slovakia is linked to one in three VAT fraud cases in the EU, making it a central hub for such criminal activity.
- Criminal proceeds from VAT fraud in Slovakia are often invested in other illegal activities like drug, human, and weapons trafficking.
- Over 4,700 suspicious companies connected to 172 ongoing VAT fraud investigations have links to Slovakia.
- VAT fraud costs the EU an estimated €50 billion annually, with Slovakia playing a disproportionately large role given its small population.
- The fraud diverts money from public services, distorts markets, and undermines the rule of law in the EU.
Source: dw.com
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