Tax Authority Uncovered Million-Kroner Tax Evasion – Man Charged with Gross Tax Fraud
The Economic Crime Unit has filed charges against a man from Østfold who is accused of concealing income of nearly 5.5 million kroner from tax assessment.
Tax Authority Uncovered Million-Kroner Tax Evasion – Man Charged with Gross Tax Fraud
A man from Østfold now faces trial after being accused of serious tax evasion. The prosecution believes he deliberately concealed substantial income from taxation over a two-year period.
According to NRK, the charges against the man were finalised on 4 June. The accused is alleged to have failed to report income totalling 5,495,670 kroner for the financial years 2022 and 2023. This money is said to have been received through his sole proprietorship in connection with sales activities.
It was the Norwegian Tax Authority that first raised the alarm. During a routine follow-up inspection, they discovered that the income had not been reported correctly, according to public prosecutor Anne Helene Moen.
The accused has admitted to committing the offence. At the same time, he claims, through his defence counsel Dennis Nysted, that the actual tax base is lower than what the Economic Crime Unit assumes.
"My client deeply regrets what has happened and wishes to make amends. However, he will point out in court that he has had substantial expenses that the prosecution has not taken into account," said Nysted.
As a result, this will be an ordinary trial with evidence presented rather than a guilty plea case. The main hearing is expected to take place in late summer.
Source: Google News DK — Crime (da)