Skatteetaten uncovers major VAT fraud, files 67 criminal reports for tax evasion.

• Skatteetaten has reported 67 cases of VAT fraud
• Total amount involved is nearly 600 million NOK
• Cases involve various types of fraud including loan fraud, fake invoices, money laundering, and VAT fraud
• 67 cases have been reported to the police and Økokrim, with 10 more expected to be reported
• Skatteetaten is working to prevent and stop fraud through active monitoring and system changes
• VAT fraud is an international trend, not limited to Norway
• Businesses must be registered in the VAT register and pay VAT on sales and purchases
• Skatteetaten is working to prevent exploitation of digital systems by criminals.

Source: skatteetaten.no

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