Detectives uncover multi-million-euro fraud in vehicle imports to Slovenia
Ljubljana Police Headquarters conducted 13 house searches as part of an investigation into economic crime. Two persons are suspected of tax evasion and abuse of position.
Detectives uncover multi-million-euro fraud in vehicle imports to Slovenia
On Wednesday morning, detectives from Ljubljana carried out an extensive operation. On the basis of a court order, they searched 13 locations, including business premises and residences connected to pre-trial proceedings against suspects of economic crime.
Two persons are at the centre of suspicion. Both are said to have come under scrutiny on account of alleged tax evasion, abuse of position in the management of companies, and the fabrication and destruction of false business documents. Investigators came upon the trail on the basis of information gathered by the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia. The suspects are said to have misused tax reliefs when importing vehicles across the border and claimed VAT refunds to which they had no entitlement.
From bank accounts of various business entities, they are said to have withdrawn nearly one million euros. This money is said not to have been spent on company operations. The pair are also accused of creating fictitious contracts and entering false data into accounting records.
According to investigators' estimates, the total damage that the suspects unlawfully obtained is estimated at approximately 1.5 million euros.
Over forty police officers took part in the operation. During the searches, computers, electronic data and business documentation were seized. The proceedings have not yet been concluded, as seized materials are being analysed. Final findings will be handed over to the Specialised State Prosecutor's Office, which is leading the pre-trial proceedings.
Source: 24ur.com
Source: 24ur