- The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) uncovered a EUR 187 million VAT fraud scheme in the electronics trade involving Czech-based companies.
- Seven people were charged after coordinated raids in Czechia, Poland, and Slovakia; six are in custody and one is on probation.
- The scheme involved importing electronics into the EU and falsely declaring sales to shell companies in other EU countries.
- Authorities seized assets worth EUR 1.6 million, including real estate, luxury watches, and cash.
- The case highlights the importance of cross-border enforcement in combating large-scale VAT fraud within the EU.
Source: vatabout.com
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