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Netherlands ‘Factories of Invoices’ VAT fraudster arrested for the second time

  • FIOD has arrested a suspect from Wateringen for the second time for continuing to create fake invoices for VAT fraud.
  • The suspect’s home and business premises were searched, and physical and digital records were seized.
  • The suspect sends fake invoices to clothing traders who claim the VAT back from the tax authorities, resulting in an unlawful tax advantage.
  • The tax loss for the Dutch State is estimated at over 9 million euros.

Source: taxlive.nl

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