– Several criminal groups operated throughout the country from 2018 to September 2020. The groups evaded paying due VAT and income tax. The criminals attempted to obtain undue tax refunds – explains Agnieszka Rzeźnicka-Gniadek, press spokesperson for the Lower Silesian National Revenue Administration.
She adds: – Since the investigation began, more than 90 people have been charged – both purchasers of fictitious invoices and their issuers. At the end of October 2022, the authorities arrested another 10 people who participated in the illegal practice associated with “I’ll provide costs” advertisements.
Six of those arrested most recently were charged with “money laundering” involving more than PLN 23.5 million. Two were placed in temporary custody. Agnieszka Rzeźnicka-Gniadek:
For the remaining suspects, the prosecutor applied property bail exceeding PLN 2.2 million, police supervision and a ban on leaving the country.
She adds:
During the procedural activities, assets worth more than PLN 4.2 million were secured.