Tax fraud of 15.43 million lei discovered at security firm in Romania
ANAF identified a tax evasion mechanism at a security services company, with 350,000 undeclared hours of work and damage exceeding 15.43 million lei.
Security firm accused of tax evasion with 350,000 hidden working hours
Inspectors from the General Anti-Fraud Tax Directorate (DGAF) identified damage of over 15.43 million lei at a company in the field of security and protection services, according to a statement from the National Tax Administration Agency (ANAF), cited by agerpres.ro.
According to the cited source, approximately 350,000 hours of work were not declared, and the corresponding tax obligations were not paid. The investigations showed that the company declared, through form D112, a significantly lower number of hours worked compared to actual activity and compared to the provisions of individual employment contracts.
Network of shell companies and fictitious invoices
To artificially reduce taxes owed, the company also resorted to a network of companies controlled by the same individuals. Through these, invoices were issued for services with no real economic content, with the aim of reducing VAT payable and profit tax owed to the state budget.
ANAF emphasises that the scale of the fraud is amplified by the context in which the number of employees increased rapidly, reaching approximately 250 employees, whilst the tax obligations declared and paid remained at a level that did not correspond to the activity carried out.
Massive cash withdrawals and obstacles to inspection
Inspectors found that the sums collected from commercial activity were followed by massive cash withdrawals from ATMs. Some of these funds were used for personal purposes and to pay remuneration granted outside official records.
During the inspections, the company's representatives repeatedly attempted to obstruct the inspection through systematic refusal to provide documents, non-appearance at inspectors' requests and invocation of unjustified reasons. The DGAF reconstructed the actual economic activity using data available in ANAF databases, including the RO e-Invoice system.
Criminal case and warning for employees
The matters found are to be forwarded to the competent law enforcement authorities, with a view to full recovery of the damage and holding the persons involved accountable.
ANAF also points out that non-payment of social contributions directly affects employees' rights to pensions, medical services and other social benefits, urging employees to regularly verify that their employers comply with legal obligations.
Source: Google News RO — Crime (ro)