EPPO Uncovers €13 Million VAT Carousel Fraud Network in Paris Region

• EPPO in Paris led raids in the Paris region and questioned six people over a suspected €13 million VAT carousel fraud.
• The transnational network involved 26 French companies and at least 80 bank/payment accounts moving about €160 million in under two years.
• The scheme used temporary shell companies with no real business activity to evade VAT on cross-border transactions.
• Authorities seized a luxury car and about €60,000 in cash during the operation.
• The case was reported by French tax authorities in August 2025 and is being supported by France’s anti-fraud office (ONAF).

Source: occrp.org

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