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A major EU-wide operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects linked to a tax fraud investigation involving a Berlin car dealership group, with an estimated tax damage of 103 million euros.

Several museums in Denmark are vocally protesting the requirement to pay taxes, leading the Minister of Taxation to announce an investigation into the system.

Rally star Jari-Matti Latvala faces charges of serious tax fraud after his tax issues have resulted in a criminal investigation despite having paid approximately 4.5 million euros in tax debts.

Miguel Moreno Purroy, a tax advisor, admitted to issuing false invoices for a restaurant in Pamplona to financially assist Koldo García during a parliamentary investigation in Navarra.

A Brazilian court has dismissed an investigation against tax analysts at Guarulhos airport, concluding they were acting in an authorized operation against drug trafficking.

A man in his 40s has been arrested for the initial theft of virtual assets seized by the National Tax Service, while authorities investigate a second theft that occurred shortly thereafter.

The police have received a report about the embezzlement of virtual assets from the National Tax Service, where the perpetrator allegedly acted out of curiosity after seeing a discussion online.

The Popular Party (PP) is calling for a tax investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's earnings linked to the Plus Ultra airline bailout.

The police have initiated an investigation into a theft involving seized cryptocurrency worth about 6.9 billion won, following a report from the National Tax Service.

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

The prosecutor's office has decided not to initiate a criminal investigation regarding individuals responsible for the non-implementation of tax obligations on online casinos following changes to the gambling tax law.

Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the Federal Police to install an electronic bracelet on a tax authority vigilante as part of an investigation into data leaks involving members of Brazil's Supreme Court.

Brazil's tax authorities have requested custody of jewelry seized from former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin the process of confiscating the assets.

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.

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.

Lawmakers report that information obtained from the breaches of banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of the Master bank's owner is currently held by the Federal Police without a timeline for its return to the investigation committee.

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.

Federal tax workers' union leader Kléber Cabral received support from the National Association of State Tax Auditors after he was summoned by Minister Alexandre de Moraes to testify concerning an investigation into alleged data leaks.

The president of the National Association of Tax Auditors in Brazil is now under investigation following his criticism of an inquiry into alleged leaks of confidential information regarding Supreme Court ministers.

A supposed fuel smuggling network, known as fiscal huachicol, allegedly operated within Mexico's Secretariat of the Navy involving at least 34 sailors, according to an investigation by the Attorney General's Office.

Finnish authorities conducted inspections at multiple locations of the J. Rinta-Joupin car dealership amid investigations into tax-related issues involving imported vehicles.

Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into several companies involved in importing used cars, leading to the confiscation of employees' phones from a car dealership chain.

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and Pablo Toviggino have been summoned for an investigation related to alleged tax misappropriation, a situation that the AFA leadership has expressed little surprise about.

A significant tax scam in the Indian restaurant sector has been uncovered, revealing hidden turnovers amounting to approximately 70,000 crores since 2019-20, as disclosed by the Income Tax Department's investigation.

The Danish Ombudsman is seeking clarification on how property owners in Gentofte were incorrectly charged over 100,000 kroner in additional property tax, as part of an investigation into potential widespread errors by the tax authority.

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

The Unafisco Nacional criticized the Federal Police's operation targeting a Federal Revenue auditor suspected of data breaches involving STF ministers' families.

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

Singer Angèle has denied allegations of tax fraud, stating that she pays her taxes in Belgium, her home country, amid a French tax authorities' investigation.

Investigations related to tax fraud and money laundering involving former French Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter are ongoing in Paris, with raids at the Arab World Institute and other locations.

A search has been initiated at the Arab World Institute in France in relation to a preliminary investigation into financial crimes associated with the Epstein case.

French politician Jack Lang faces allegations of lavish spending without accountability during his tenure at the Institut du Monde Arabe, now under investigation for money laundering related to tax fraud.

A Greek investigation has uncovered a criminal organization responsible for embezzling 43 million euros through a network of over 200 strawmen.

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has seized significant amounts of currency and cryptocurrency as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption within the state's tax authority.

The Italian tax police launched an investigation at Amazon's Milan headquarters over alleged tax evasion involving the company.

Barcelona Sporting Club's president, Antonio Alvarez Henriques, has been detained as part of a criminal investigation into organized crime and tax fraud, raising concerns over the club's future management.

A judge in Argentina has rejected a request to dismiss the ongoing investigation against football officials Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino for tax evasion and other related financial crimes.

The Goleada case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is under investigation for organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud, with a preventive detention request from the prosecution.

A charges formulation hearing for Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez and ten other detainees is underway as part of an investigation into organized crime involving money laundering and tax fraud.

Ecuador's prosecutor has requested pretrial detention for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and his brothers in connection with an organized crime investigation involving money laundering and tax fraud.

Barcelona SC faces an institutional crisis following the arrest of its president Antonio Alvares Henriques amidst a major investigation for alleged organized crime and tax fraud.

David Alvarez, president of the Football Commission of Barcelona SC, has been detained in an organized crime investigation related to money laundering and tax fraud.

Following a scandal about the sale of confiscated vehicles, the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has initiated a new investigation related to data security breaches.

Antonio Alvarez, president of Barcelona SC and brother to the mayor of Guayaquil, was detained in connection with an organized crime investigation involving money laundering and tax fraud.

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has been arrested alongside his brothers and others as part of an investigation into organized crime, money laundering, and tax fraud.

An anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki faces over €200,000 in tax charges and penalties after an investigation revealed discrepancies between actual income and reported earnings for 2016 and 2017.

An anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki faces hefty fines for systematically concealing income, following a tax authority investigation triggered by another doctor's suspected underreporting.

A prominent French politician has lost his position amidst an investigation into tax fraud connected to the Epstein Files.

A recently passed amendment to the criminal code has significantly impacted the investigation of tax-related crimes in Slovakia, presenting opportunities for tax evaders due to extended limitation periods and increased damage thresholds.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called for an investigation into the Senate regarding the controversial amendments made to the Electoral Act and Tax Reform Laws.