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FIVE folks have been arrested throughout Spain for defrauding the Tax Company out of €300 million in VAT inside the hydrocarbons sector. It’s one of many largest VAT scams ever uncovered within the nation. The Tax Company uncovered a ‘huge and sophisticated’ construction made up of as much as 38 corporations designed to defraud them out of VAT and to …

A GANG illegally selling ‘greenhouse’ fluorinated gases used in fridges and air conditioners has been brought down by the Policia Nacional and the Tax Agency. In Alicante and Valencia, nine companies have been inspected. Five people were arrested. Over 4,700 cannisters containing 48 tonnes of gas were seized- with a market value of around €3 million. READ MORE CANNISTERS Seized …

The Spanish tax agency will be given new broad powers to monitor bank accounts in the country from 2026 – The government has launched a new crackdown against tax fraud and money laundering. Banks will have to report their account holders’ balances, deposits and withdrawals as well as all digital and card payments, starting January 1, 2019. Payments made with …

Authorities have discovered two tons of cocaine in a shipment of Ecuadorian fruit that arrived at Valencia’s port. The drugs had been hidden within banana crates and other produce. Four people were arrested as part of an operation by the Guardia Civil (Guardia Civil), the Policia Nacional (Police National), and Customs Officials from the Tax Agency. READ MORE Detainees were …

SPANISH tax authorities were defrauded of almost €69 million in IVA which was not paid on alcoholic drinks purchased by a network of firms and front men. Eight people arrested by the Guardia Civil and Tax Agency for buying 8.2 million litres spirits between 2018 and 2020 and avoiding tax payments. The organisation that was dismantled had 93 low-tax companies …

The Tax Agency and Policia Nacional have taken down a cocaine gang in VALENCIA that manufactured and sold the drug. 25 people were arrested, with a crew that had a laboratory capable to produce up 30 kilos of cocaine per day. Detainees include 12 Columbians (including a Mexican), nine Spaniards (including two Albanians), a Mexican and an Italian. READ MORE …

In Valencia, three people were arrested for exporting Russian machinery and violating the sanctions. After a joint investigation by the Policia Nacional and Tax Agency, on behalf of National Court, two of the detainees were jailed. The items in question were automated machines which could manufacture precision components for military and aeronautical use. READ MORE In Russia, equipment worth hundreds …

A SCAM defrauded authorities out of €20 million in VAT on mobile phone sales across Spain. Laundering proceeds was mainly done through the purchase of real estate. Over 280 accounts that were used to launder unpaid taxes have been blocked. READ MORE The Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Tax Agency, has arrested 15 people who have been involved in …

A BRITISH couple was jailed for bringing 33 kilograms of marijuana into the airport in Valencia. The drugs were hidden inside two large suitcases. They told the authorities they were tourists when asked why they had come to Spain. The Brits claimed that they had arrived in Thailand, but actually flew from France. READ MORE SEIZED MARIJUANA Guardia Civil and …

A GANG that used ‘narco-boats’ to transport drugs from the Costa Blanca to Algeria and made the return journey with migrants has been busted by the Policia Nacional and the Tax Agency. Nine people, mostly Algerians but also some Spanish who helped with the logistics, have been arrested. Two members of the group have been released on bail while seven …