A Group of VAT Frauds and Money Launderers Stopped

The Finance Police Department of the State Revenue Service (SRS) in cooperation with the counter-terrorism unit “Omega” of the State Police, carrying out 27 searches, stopped a criminal group last week. During the period of criminal activities of the group from January 2016 to August 2017, the State budget incurred losses of approximately EUR 1.7M. Nine persons were recognised as suspects, while the most important evidence was seized with investigators discovering hidden office premises of the group.