Tax Authority Uncovers Fraud with Million-Krone Income
A Norwegian man is charged with concealing income of nearly 5.5 million kroner from the tax authorities. He admits to having made errors, but argues that the amount is too high.
Tax Authority Uncovers Fraud with Million-Krone Income
A Norwegian man is now set to face court, accused of extensive tax evasion. NRK reports that the Norwegian Financial Crime Unit (Økokrim) has brought charges against him for concealing income totalling 5,495,670 kroner during 2022 and 2023.
According to the prosecution, income tax should have been paid on well over two and a half million kroner of this amount. The man operated a sole proprietorship, and the money is said to have come from the sale of goods.
It was the Tax Authority that first noticed the irregularities. During a routine inspection, they discovered that the income had not been reported as it should have been, according to police prosecutor Anne Helene Moen.
The accused has admitted that he has done something wrong. Nevertheless, he disagrees with the total amount that Økokrim is working with.
"My client deeply regrets what has happened and wishes to make amends," defence lawyer Dennis Nysted told NRK.
Nysted argues that his client has had significant expenses that have not been deducted. He will therefore argue in court that the actual tax base is lower than what is stated in the charges.
The court hearing is expected to take place during the summer. The case will be a standard trial hearing, not a guilty plea hearing.
Source: Google News DK — Crime (da)