- EPPO has advanced investigations into major VAT fraud schemes in Spain and Germany.
- In Spain, suspects were detained for a scheme involving alcohol imports, missing traders, and false invoicing, causing significant public financial losses.
- In Germany, new charges were filed in the “Water into Wine” case, involving misdeclared diesel sales and complex cross-border structures to evade VAT and excise duties.
- Both cases resulted in substantial losses and involved multiple jurisdictions.
- The investigations highlight the vulnerability of EU tax systems to cross-border fraud and the need for stronger cooperation and enforcement.
Source: etaf.tax
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