Belgium Charges Importers of E-Bikes with €6.6 Million Customs Fraud

• Two importers of e-bikes in Belgium charged with customs fraud
• Indictments filed by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Brussels
• Companies accused of presenting incorrect customs declarations to evade duties
• E-bikes imported in separate parts to avoid anti-dumping duties
• Estimated damage to EU’s financial interests is at least €3.5 million and €3.1 million
• Defendants face prison time and fines if found guilty
• Cases brought to attention by Belgium’s General Administration of Customs and Excise and European Anti-Fraud Office
• EPPO responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against EU’s financial interests.

Source: eppo.europa.eu

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