- The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) announced the conviction of five individuals by the Munich Regional Court for organized VAT fraud linked to the trading of Covid-19 tests, resulting in an estimated VAT loss of around €14 million.
- The defendants were involved in a cross-border VAT carousel fraud scheme, exploiting EU rules that allow for VAT exemptions on cross-border transactions between Member States.
- Following arrests made during investigations in Germany, Italy, and Spain, the leader of the criminal organization received a six-year prison sentence, while the others were sentenced to various terms ranging from two years and six months to four years and three months.
Source: etaf.tax
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