- Seven individuals arrested in Belgium and the Netherlands for VAT fraud amounting to €13 million
- European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigation led to arrests in the Netherlands for VAT fraud
- Belgian subsidiary of Dutch company requested VAT refund from Belgian government, leading to arrests
- Illegal claims made to Belgian Ministry of Finance using fake invoices and VAT declarations
- Dutch company controlled by suspects known for fraudulent activities in the Netherlands
- Suspects attempted to repeat scheme with another Belgian subsidiary, but suspicions arose
- Illegal profits transferred to United Arab Emirates, used for luxury items and gambling
- Raids conducted on companies and suspects’ homes in the Netherlands, with support from Dutch authorities
- Luxury items worth over €200,000, €7,000 in cash, and a car seized during investigations
- Previous investigation for money laundering led to seizure of luxury cars and bank accounts worth €671,000
Source: taxheaven.gr
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