In a joint operation led by the Spanish Tax Agency (Tax Agency) and the GuardAuthorities have successfully dominated the criminal organization involved in one of the largest VAT fraud schemes in the hydrocarbon sector.
The organization is suspected that the government has defrauded 133 million euros in taxes between 2020 and 2021.
The criminal group operated through a complex network of companies, transferring unlawful benefits to third countries in order to evade tax obligations.
The investigation, led by the Central Court of Instruction no. 3 of the National Court and coordinated by the Anti -Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, led to the Arrest of six people – two to Saddle and four to Madrid. In addition, the police authorities led several searches to the offices of the companies in Madrid.
This operation is important in the fight against the tax fraud of the life complex in Spain’s hydrocarbon sector. Authorities are committed to unloading -continuously in fraudulent activities that harm the public treasure.