- Seven people arrested in the Netherlands for suspected VAT fraud through a Belgian subsidiary
- The fraud involved fake invoices totaling 13 million euros
- The Dutch company is known for fraudulent tax refunds
- Similar fraud attempted with another Dutch company’s Belgian branch
- Proceeds used for luxury items and gambling in UAE
- 97 officials involved in searches at company offices and suspects’ homes
- Luxury goods worth over 200,000 euros seized
- Previous investigation led to seizure of luxury cars and bank accounts
- Suspects to appear before Brussels court
Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl
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