Ongoing big business her DOEO Division for the dismantling of a criminal organization active in scams through a VAT refund and income tax withholding.
The action of the circuit
Police’s long -term investigation revealed an organized circuit gaining huge revenue with virtual invoices and Illegal VAT returns.
Members of the spiral declared virtual transactions, which were actually not carried out, with the aim of collecting illegal returns of thousands of euros.
According to the information so far:
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Have been recorded over 350 virtual transactions.
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The circuit was illegally taken over 4.5 million euros.
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Was getting ready to collect additional 3.7 million euros.
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In the past he had attempted to take about 12 million eurosbut thwarted the energy fearing control.
Arrests and seizures
So far have been made 18 arrestswhile the defendants amount to 73 people.
In their possession they were found and seized at least 500,000 euros in cash.
Among the arrested are:
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The alleged circuitPresident of the football team.
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Accountantsworkers, plumbers and unemployed who were used as “barbarians”.
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Managers of companies participating in the distribution of virtual documents.
The ‘monkey’ companies
The spiral had created about 350 virtual companies (310 have already been ascertained), with stated activities such as services, counseling, advertising, accounting and manufacturing. These companies issued virtual invoices to each other or to third parties, securing VAT and income tax refunds.
Particular reference is made to one of the accountants who allegedly had relationships with a member of Greek mafia that had been murdered in the New World years ago. The network had at least recruited 60 ‘Starts’ for the opening and operation of virtual companies.
Involvement of a well -known television producer
Authorities’ investigation shows that the recipient of virtual invoices allegedly was and well -known television producer and presenterin which height documents were issued 1.5 million euros.
Himself denies his involvement, but formed at the expense of his case file.