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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia requested to annul his summons to declare as a suspect of tax evasion

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association, has requested the annulment of his summons to testify as a suspect in a tax evasion case.

Feb 27 • 17:42 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man from Skellefteå sentenced to prison - did not pay taxes on cryptocurrency

A man in his sixties from Skellefteå has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains totaling 107 million kronor, although he has been cleared of charges in five out of six cases.

Feb 27 • 12:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion

Thomas Goldstein, a prominent Supreme Court litigator and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, was convicted of tax evasion related to millions earned from high-stakes gambling.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cash of 100 million won found in a thrown Chanel bag... National Tax Service seizes 8.1 billion won from high tax delinquents

The National Tax Service has seized a total of 8.1 billion won in assets from 124 high and habitual tax delinquents, including cash found in luxury bags during investigations.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Isabelle Adjani back in court for a 'mistake' in her tax return

Isabelle Adjani is set to face Paris Appeal Court for tax evasion after being convicted previously for falsely declaring her tax residence in Portugal.

Feb 25 • 19:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

UK announces new measures to curb evasion of anti-Russian oil sanctions

The UK government has announced new legislative measures to prevent the evasion of sanctions on Russian oil, as concerns grow over the continued passage of sanctioned vessels.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Verdict at the Munich II Regional Court: FFP2 Masks, a Revolver, and Forged Passports

A businessman from Gauting was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for tax evasion and possession of illegal firearms in connection with false sales of FFP2 masks during the pandemic.

Feb 25 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Uttar Pradesh: 2 Crore GST Scam Exposed, Fraud by Creating Fake Firms

A significant GST tax evasion scheme has been uncovered in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, involving the creation of fake companies.

Feb 25 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The vile blackmail of the AFA to Justice

The Argentine Football Association's decision to suspend matches is seen as a form of extortion in retaliation for legal scrutiny over alleged tax evasion.

Feb 25 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Boca supported Tapia, denounced 'repeated attacks' against the AFA and supported the suspension of matchday 9

Boca Juniors expressed support for AFA president Claudio Tapia amidst allegations of tax evasion.

Feb 24 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

AADE: From thousands of undeclared euros to shisha tobacco - What the AADE caught between July and December 2025

The AADE has reported significant seizures linked to smuggling and tax evasion in Greece during the latter half of 2025.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Siege on AFA president causes entity to suspend round of the Argentine Championship

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended the ninth round of the Apertura Tournament in response to investigations into alleged tax evasion against its president, Claudio Tapia.

Feb 24 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Tomorrow they may come for you": Tapia's warning to clubs and the "vote" that decreed the strike in Argentine football

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, issued a warning to clubs about a potential government operation aimed at destabilizing the AFA, leading to a unanimous decision for a strike in all divisions from March 5 to March 8.

Feb 24 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

President Javier Milei's recent government actions include a controversial decree expanding intelligence agency powers and a law impacting tax evasion cases.

Feb 24 • 03:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Argentine football clubs call for a strike in protest against the investigation for tax evasion against the president of the national federation

Argentine football clubs have announced a four-day strike in response to tax evasion allegations against the national federation president, disrupting the Primera División tournament.

Feb 24 • 01:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What was missing: Tapia and Toviggino now demand immunity

Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino from AFA are seeking immunity to evade judicial investigation for tax evasion and threaten to stop football activities if their indictments are not canceled.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When is the strike in Argentine football: dates and affected categories

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced a strike due to accusations against its president and treasurer for tax evasion and contribution retention.

Feb 23 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

AFA will suspend the dates of March 5 and 6: the days Tapia and Toviggino will testify

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended matches scheduled for March 5 and 6 due to the testimonies of its president and treasurer regarding allegations of tax evasion.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

The case of organized group tax evasion submitted to the court

An organized group of nine individuals has been charged with significant tax evasion totaling over €255,000 by falsely claiming non-existent VAT transactions.

Feb 23 • 13:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Massive closure of files for evasion due to the sanction of the law of tax innocence

The implementation of the 'law of tax innocence' in Argentina has led to a significant increase in the minimum punishable amounts for tax crimes, resulting in the closure of numerous legal cases.

Feb 23 • 12:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Court refers case about fictitious VAT transactions with losses of 255,584 euros to the state

An organized group was involved in fictitious VAT transactions that resulted in significant financial losses for the Latvian government.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car hits traffic light column on Avenida Paulista during police chase after fleeing breathalyzer checkpoint

A car crashed into a traffic light column on Avenida Paulista following a police chase initiated by the driver's evasion of a breathalyzer checkpoint.

Feb 23 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chairman Sung Gi-hak of Youngone, known for the outdoor brand 'The North Face', accused of evading corporate group designation

Sung Gi-hak, chairman of Youngone, has been accused of omitting companies owned by him and his daughters from official reports, leading to a three-year evasion of corporate group classification by the Fair Trade Commission.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Tax Service begins tax investigations on cyber bullies and real estate YouTubers promoting speculation

South Korea's National Tax Service is initiating tax investigations against YouTubers accused of spreading unethical content and false information, particularly those promoting tax evasion and real estate speculation.

Feb 22 • 04:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Strong claim from Arca against Sur Finanzas: expanded its complaint, requests trial and maximum penalties for evasion

The Agency for Revenue and Customs Control (ARCA) has expanded its complaint against Sur Finanzas Group for tax evasion, seeking immediate trial and maximum penalties.

Feb 21 • 00:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Court Prohibits AFA President from Leaving Argentina Due to Alleged Tax Evasion

The Argentine judiciary has barred Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), from leaving the country over allegations of tax evasion.

Feb 20 • 16:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two accountants revealed that Toviggino concentrated tax information and gave payment orders

Two accountants testified that Pablo Toviggino controlled all tax information for the AFA and issued payment orders, leading to legal scrutiny of AFA officials for significant tax evasion.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS: The tax evasion wine scheme: entrepreneur who smuggled packaged wine from Portugal left the courtroom with 30,000 euros

An entrepreneur involved in a wine smuggling scheme from Portugal has been fined 30,000 euros during a court session in Tallinn.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Six charged with economic crimes – 200 million hidden

Six individuals are charged with serious economic crimes, including tax evasion involving 200 million kronor.

Feb 20 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tax Authority Inspections: Which Cases Will Take Priority in 2026

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) outlines a new framework prioritizing certain tax cases in 2026, utilizing AI and automated systems to combat tax evasion and corruption.

Feb 20 • 05:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

AADE: Checks for tax evasion, black money - Who is being investigated

The AADE has targeted significant tax evasion cases and black money for audits in 2026, employing advanced algorithms and digital tools.

Feb 20 • 05:17 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax: Have you settled the bill in cash while eating biryani? Revelation of 70,000 crores in corruption in the restaurant business

Indian authorities have uncovered a massive 70,000 crore rupee tax evasion scheme involving popular biryani restaurants in Hyderabad, focusing on hidden cash transactions.

Feb 20 • 03:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA's response to the subpoena of Tapia and Toviggino for tax evasion

The AFA has dismissed accusations against its leaders, Tapia and Toviggino, regarding tax evasion as unfounded and premature.

Feb 20 • 00:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inquiry into Tapia and Toviggino: Who is Diego Amarante, a Judge with a Severe Profile and Detached from Judicial Operators

Judge Diego Amarante has summoned Argentine Football Association leaders Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino for questioning regarding tax evasion.

Feb 19 • 23:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bank accounts, the Revenue Agency's checks start: here is what will guide the searches of the Tax Authorities

The Italian Revenue Agency is set to conduct extensive checks on citizens' bank accounts in search of undeclared income as part of its organizational plan for 2026-2028.

Feb 19 • 20:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tapia and Toviggino summoned for questioning over evasion and banned from leaving the country

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Pablo Toviggino, leaders of the Argentine Football Association, are facing legal issues over allegations of social security contribution evasion.

Feb 19 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

ARCA requested the indictment of Tapia and Toviggino for the evasion of $19.353 million at AFA

The Argentine Football Association's president and treasurer have been summoned for questioning regarding alleged tax evasion exceeding $19 billion.

Feb 19 • 16:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joint investigation unit to reopen inquiry into Shincheonji's tax evasion allegations

A joint investigation unit is reopening its inquiry into Shincheonji following recent tax rulings by the Supreme Court.

Feb 19 • 03:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pickup Trucks Worth R$ 7 Million Seized by Sefa in Pará

State tax inspectors seized 15 pickup trucks worth over R$ 7 million in Pará, Brazil, due to irregular invoices.

Feb 18 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver who removed and altered license plates to avoid paying R$ 49 in tolls is fined R$ 8,000

A 27-year-old driver from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was fined R$ 8,000 and sentenced to four years of community service for removing and altering license plates to evade R$ 49 in toll fees.

Feb 18 • 12:42 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Sweden Arrests Russian Citizen at U.S. Request Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion

Sweden has detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States for allegedly evading U.S. sanctions.

Feb 18 • 10:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schillerová presents a new form of EET

The proposal introduced by the minister is set to undergo a consultation process aimed at minimizing exceptions and combating the grey economy and tax evasion.

Feb 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

France Releases Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker After Fine

France has released the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-evasion fleet, after its owner paid a multimillion-euro fine following its seizure in Mediterranean waters.

Feb 18 • 08:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parental Gifts: End of 'Triangles' with Siblings, In-laws, and Daughters-in-law – Who is Being Targeted

Greek taxpayers exploiting tax provisions related to parental gifts are facing significant fines and penalties as authorities crack down on 'triangular' gift schemes designed to avoid inheritance tax.

Feb 18 • 07:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bandecchi on trial. "I will prove my innocence"

Stefano Bandecchi, the mayor of Terni, has been indicted in Rome for tax evasion, facing accusations of failing to pay around twenty million euros in taxes from 2018 to 2022.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Plan against fuel theft and tax evasion leaves the automotive industry in Mexico with little lubricant

Mexican government measures to combat fuel smuggling and tax evasion have led to a shortage of essential lubricants for the automotive industry, causing operational challenges for several manufacturing plants.

Feb 18 • 00:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brno businessman involved in half-a-billion tax evasion, also influenced contracts. He received three years and a fine

A Brno businessman has been sentenced to three years for his involvement in significant tax evasion and influencing public contracts.

Feb 17 • 16:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stefano Bandecchi indicted for tax evasion. The mayor of Terni: "Everything was expected, the investigation is terrible, it was poorly done"

Terni's Mayor Stefano Bandecchi faces trial for tax evasion involving approximately 20 million euros in connection with his role at Unicusano University.

Feb 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Stefano Bandecchi, indictment for tax evasion: "Never paid 20 million euros"

Stefano Bandecchi, mayor of Terni, has been indicted for tax evasion involving approximately 20 million euros during his tenure at Unicusano University.

Feb 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The European Commission Targets Russian Crypto Transactions

The European Commission has proposed a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions linked to Russia to combat sanctions evasion and state financing operations.

Feb 17 • 09:10 UTC

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