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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fight Against Fraud Reshapes Fuel Distribution in Brazil

Brazil's fuel distribution landscape has shifted dramatically due to police operations targeting suspected fraudsters, leading to significant changes in the leading companies by sales as of the end of 2025.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention drivers in California: why having this type of plates on your vehicle will get you in trouble today

California authorities are cracking down on vehicle owners using out-of-state license plates to evade taxes as part of a fraud investigation.

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the murder of son of a city councilman in Luziânia (GO) is arrested in Tocantins

A 27-year-old man suspected of murdering Matheus Fernandes dos Reis, son of a city councilman from Luziânia, was arrested in Tocantins after months of evasion.

Mar 14 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard seizes 8 electric bicycles and more than 460 team shirts at the border with Guyana

The Municipal Guard of Bonfim seized eight electric bicycles and 466 sets of football team shirts at the Brazil-Guyana border for tax evasion.

Mar 14 • 17:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Clinic performed fat transfer to Rose's breasts for psychological reasons – this is how plastic surgery avoids taxes

A woman named Rose underwent a fat transfer procedure to her breasts due to concerns about her body image, but suffered complications that led to significant scar tissue.

Mar 14 • 07:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Justice authorized Tapia to travel to Paraguay next week

The president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Tapia, has been granted permission to travel to Paraguay despite an exit prohibition due to an ongoing investigation into tax evasion, requiring a 30 million pesos bond for his departure.

Mar 13 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests five years in prison for Kiko Matamoros and four for Makoke for hiding assets and evading debts with the Tax Agency

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office is seeking prison sentences for television personality Kiko Matamoros and his ex-wife Makoke for tax evasion.

Mar 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the scandal of phantom cars came to light in France

A massive fraud scandal in France has allowed approximately one million vehicles to operate illegally, resulting from a flawed vehicle registration system.

Mar 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Amazon, 4 managers facing trial: evaded 1.2 billion

Amazon and four of its managers are facing trial in Italy for alleged tax fraud totaling 1.2 billion euros from 2019 to 2021.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

One in four young people give up leaving high school thanks to Pé-de-Meia, says study

A study reveals that one in four young individuals is encouraged to stay in high school due to the Pé-de-Meia program, which provides financial aid, although higher incentives yield diminishing returns.

Mar 13 • 07:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea-Cambodia National Tax Agency MOU…“Provision of Financial Information on Transnational Tax Evasion Suspects”

South Korea and Cambodia's National Tax Agencies have signed an MOU to promptly share financial asset information related to cross-border tax evasion.

Mar 13 • 01:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rinkēvičs calls for preventing the circumvention of Russian sanctions through Belarus

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stressed the need to prevent the evasion of Russian sanctions via Belarus during a meeting with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

Mar 12 • 18:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A 'dark action', his foreign trips, and his responsibilities in the AFA: what 'Chiqui' Tapia said in his statement

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), stated in his recent judicial testimony that he does not influence tax payments of the entity and criticized the media's coverage of the case.

Mar 12 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against tax evasion in the meat trade in Greater Recife targets gang that caused R$ 145 million loss

A criminal organization involved in tax evasion affecting the meat trade in Greater Recife has been targeted by Operation Reencarnation, leading to significant financial losses for the public sector.

Mar 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

In photos and videos: this was the chaotic arrival of 'Chiqui' Tapia at the courts for alleged tax evasion at AFA

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, arrived at court to face allegations regarding a significant debt with the tax authority.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia will be questioned in the case investigating an alleged tax evasion in the AFA

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, will face questioning regarding a purported multimillion-dollar debt owed by the AFA to the tax authorities.

Mar 12 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here are the legitimate speed cameras. "By summer, the anti-evasion rule for car insurance"

Italy's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini clarified the legitimacy of speed cameras, stating that only those approved after 2017 meet homologation standards, while older devices must be updated to be operational.

Mar 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Sports School Operation Company Suspected of 68 Million Yen Tax Evasion, Tokyo National Tax Agency Files Charges

A sports school operation company, School Partner, and its president Yuji Hashino are facing charges of tax evasion amounting to 68 million yen, with allegations of falsely reporting fees and hiding income.

Mar 12 • 02:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Karina Milei harshly criticized the AFA lawyer and the Government rejected any agreement with Tapia and Toviggino

Karina Milei, sister of President Javier Milei, strongly rejected claims of a potential agreement regarding a case involving Argentine football officials.

Mar 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Toviggino asked the judge to apply the 'tax innocence' law and said he committed no crime

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, is seeking judicial dismissal of allegations of tax evasion and argues he acted within the legal framework.

Mar 11 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

A smuggling ring of illegal fuels was dismantled – Tax evasion amounts to 2.7 million euros

Greek authorities have dismantled a well-organized smuggling ring that sold illegal fuels and evaded taxes totaling 2.7 million euros.

Mar 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Before going to testify in a case of million-dollar tax evasion, Pablo Toviggino quoted Pope Francis: 'To live is to try. And whoever tries inevitably stumbles.'

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of AFA, quoted Pope Francis on his social media before testifying in a tax evasion case involving significant financial misconduct.

Mar 11 • 13:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Toviggino will be interrogated in the economic courts for alleged tax evasion

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, is summoned for questioning over alleged tax evasion linked to a substantial tax retention.

Mar 11 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Édouard Louis: "As a child, my mother was violent with me because my father and the world were violent with her. Tenderness and violence intertwine"

Édouard Louis reflects on the intertwined themes of tenderness and violence in his life and family, particularly focusing on his mother’s struggles and escape from a violent relationship.

Mar 10 • 23:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A hearing will be held to determine if the case against the AFA proceeds or is closed due to lack of crime

A hearing is scheduled to determine whether the case against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for tax evasion will proceed or be dismissed for lack of evidence of a crime.

Mar 10 • 20:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Chief Prosecutor's Alarm: Too Easy to Deceive Tax Money

Sweden's Chief Prosecutor warns that it's too easy to fraudulently acquire tax funds, urging stronger action to combat welfare crimes.

Mar 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Informal freight market generates R$ 32 billion in tax evasion per year in Brazil

The informal road freight transport market in Brazil results in an estimated annual tax evasion of R$ 32 billion, according to a recently released study.

Mar 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the sanctions evasion of the drowning Russian millionaire – the Kaunas judges’ strike: the helicopter remains arrested

A Russian millionaire, Yevgeny Kabanov, failed to recover his seized helicopter in Lithuania due to violations of international sanctions.

Mar 10 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Liberals Ask Institutions to Evaluate Possible Tax Evasion by A. Gedvilas, Favoritism Towards "Jozita"

The Liberals in Lithuania have requested an investigation into A. Gedvilas for potential tax evasion and possible favoritism in legislation favoring the retail petroleum business.

Mar 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A huge economic crime scandal in Ostrobothnia – Preliminary investigation completed

The Ostrobothnia police have completed an extensive preliminary investigation into economic crimes suspected to have occurred from 2015 to 2024.

Mar 10 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Huge financial crime case in Ostrobothnia - a couple suspected of dozens of crimes

Police are investigating a large financial crime case in Ostrobothnia involving a couple suspected of numerous offenses from 2015 to 2024.

Mar 10 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: The Business of Many Car Dealerships is Based on Criminal Activities

A segment of Finland's used car market is reportedly involved in systematic tax evasion, with dealers manipulating sales prices to increase competition.

Mar 10 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Michael McIntyre takes aim at Dubai 'tax evaders' amid terror in Middle East

Comedian Michael McIntyre criticizes individuals who have relocated to Dubai for tax benefits amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 09:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Suspected: Nicotine pouch dealer evaded millions in taxes

Authorities suspect a nicotine pouch dealer evaded over two million euros in taxes.

Mar 10 • 06:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs Suspects: A Company Operating in Finland Has Evaded Over Two Million Euros in Taxes from Nicotine Pouch Sales

Customs officials in Finland suspect a company of importing and selling nicotine pouches while failing to pay taxes amounting to over two million euros.

Mar 10 • 06:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Crypto Exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion: Iran's Money Laundering Operation in London

Iran is reportedly using two British cryptocurrency exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, to launder substantial sums of money, linked to sanctions evasion.

Mar 10 • 05:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Tax Service conducts illegal fuel distribution checks amid high prices

The National Tax Service of South Korea is conducting on-site inspections and tax investigations into gas stations suspected of illegal fuel distribution as the government cracks down on price gouging amidst high fuel costs.

Mar 10 • 03:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judicial Setback for Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Pablo Toviggino: Their Requests to Nullify the Case for Evasion Were Rejected

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Pablo Toviggino's requests to nullify a case regarding alleged tax evasion have been denied by Judge Diego Amarante, requiring them to testify as accused individuals this week.

Mar 9 • 18:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Man imprisoned for VAT fraud of 27 million

A 42-year-old man has been jailed for VAT fraud amounting to 27 million kroner in Denmark.

Mar 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Readers are Skeptical of EET: 'Those Who Want Will Find a Way Around It'

Czech readers express skepticism about the EET system, believing that those determined to evade it will find loopholes.

Mar 9 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Suspicion of ₹70,000 Crore Tax Evasion: Income Tax Department's Major Search Operation on Big Restaurant Chains Across the Country

The Income Tax Department has launched a significant search operation concerning major restaurant and food chains across India, linked to an alleged ₹70,000 crore tax evasion case.

Mar 9 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Income Tax Raids in ₹70,000 Crore Tax Evasion Case, Learn More...

Income Tax Department has launched raids across several major restaurants in India due to a suspected ₹70,000 crore tax evasion case linked to a biryani chain in Hyderabad.

Mar 9 • 06:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IT raid on the country's famous restaurant, linked to ₹70,000 crore tax evasion case

The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide raid on major restaurant chains amidst suspicions of tax evasion amounting to ₹70,000 crores.

Mar 9 • 04:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man is assaulted and removed from BRT station by alleged inspectors; company says it does not recognize employees; VIDEO

A 27-year-old man was assaulted by alleged inspectors after entering a BRT platform without paying, leading to a police report and the company disavowing the attackers.

Mar 8 • 17:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump Faces First Lawsuit Over TikTok Asset Sale Deal

Trump's administration is facing its first legal challenge regarding the structure of the TikTok asset sale in the U.S., with claims of unlawful evasion of congressional legislation intended to ensure separation from China.

Mar 7 • 06:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

While UN Issues Mixed Signals, Witkoff Exposes Iran's Nuclear Evasion ‘Pride’

Steve Witkoff's discussions with Iran reveal boastful claims about its nuclear program, raising concerns while the UN appears to overlook these developments.

Mar 6 • 22:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere clarified the instructions confusing ticket inspectors - inspector: Now I can work with a good feeling

The city of Tampere has clarified its guidelines for ticket inspectors regarding handling fare evaders, allowing inspectors to detain fare dodgers without a ticket, which was previously causing confusion.

Mar 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strange instruction confuses public transport in Tampere – Now there has been a new turn

Tampere city has clarified confusing instructions regarding ticket inspection after reports of passengers evading fees.

Mar 6 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: The pimple of the automotive industry has burst – Damaging both new and used car sales in Finland

A significant tax evasion scheme involving used car dealerships in Finland has emerged, threatening the market for both new and used vehicles.

Mar 6 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: These rights are being returned to ticket inspectors

Ticket inspectors in Tampere regain the authority to stop individuals traveling without tickets on public transport.

Mar 6 • 08:44 UTC

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