OOCCK uncovers tax fraud worth 19 million euros, raids across Slovakia
Financial police conduct operations at multiple locations in Slovakia against an organised crime group. The damage to taxes and tariffs is estimated to exceed 19 million euros.
Financial police raids uncover million-euro tax fraud
Officers from the Financial Police of the Office for Combating Organised Crime (OOCCK) of the Police Force Presidium are conducting procedural activities at several locations in Slovakia. According to ta3.com, the operation is being carried out as part of international police cooperation aimed at uncovering serious tax-related criminal activity.
"The activities being undertaken are part of an investigation into an organised crime group that is believed to have operated in several European countries. According to findings to date, through its activities it caused damage to tax and tariff revenues exceeding 19 million euros," police stated.
During the operation, house searches are being conducted, searches of other premises and land are taking place, as well as further activities aimed at securing evidence necessary for criminal proceedings.
Criminal proceedings are being conducted under the supervision of the European Prosecutor's Office. Several security and judicial authorities from European Union member states are cooperating in the investigation.
Police have not yet provided further details. "In view of the ongoing procedural activities and with the aim of not jeopardising the progress of the investigation, it is not currently possible to provide further information," the officers added.
Source: Google News SK