- EPPO in Munich is investigating a suspected 10 million euro VAT carousel fraud scheme.
- 28 searches and seizures were conducted, resulting in three arrests in Leipzig and Munich.
- Gold, luxury watches, and cash worth more than 1 million euros were seized.
- 2.2 million euros were frozen on bank accounts in Germany.
- Suspects are believed to be members of an organized crime group.
- The investigation is ongoing.
- All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- The EPPO is the independent public prosecution office of the European Union.
Source: eppo.europa.eu
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