Tag #Tax Evasion

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Postponement of Tax Fraud Hearing for Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Partner

Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, requested a postponement of his February 7th court appearance for alleged tax fraud due to a pre-planned business trip to the US and Mexico, citing "defenselessness" from the prosecution's actions; the judge had previously pos...

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American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement

American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.

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Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Controversy and Claims of Political Interference

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, covering potential offenses from 2014 to 2024, prompting criticism from House Oversight Chairman James Comer who deemed the Special Counsel's report incomplete due to the pardon, while two IRS whistleblowers allege political interference in the investi...

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Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer

Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.

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Olearius and Kahrs Decline Testimony in Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry

Christian Olearius, partner at Warburg Bank involved in the Cum-Ex scandal, will not personally testify before Hamburg's parliamentary committee due to health reasons, while Johannes Kahrs cites his right to remain silent, despite calls for both to appear before the committee investigating potential...

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Germany's Slow Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum Recovery: Systemic Issues and Call for Reform

Former German prosecutor Brorhilker criticizes the slow recovery of billions of euros lost to Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes due to insufficient inter-agency cooperation, lack of specialized expertise, and data stored abroad; she calls for a central authority to combat financial crime.

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Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits

Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.

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Kahrs Testimony Rejected in Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry

The Hamburg Parliament's Cum-Ex scandal committee rejected a request to summon former SPD Bundestag member Johannes Kahrs due to his right to refuse testimony, which remains even after the Cologne Public Prosecutor's dropped the case in December for insufficient evidence of aiding and abetting aggra...

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Greek Tax Cuts in 2026 Tied to Tax Evasion Crackdown

The Greek government plans tax cuts for 2026, contingent upon generating €3.2 billion over two years by cracking down on tax evasion through measures like myDATA and electronic invoicing; this revenue will finance the tax reductions.

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Olearius to Answer Cum-Ex Inquiry Questions in Writing

Christian Olearius, a Warburg Bank partner involved in the Cum-Ex tax scandal, will not testify in person before Hamburg's parliamentary inquiry committee due to health reasons; he will answer questions in writing, while the committee's investigation into potential political interference in the case...

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Greece Intensifies Tax Evasion Crackdown with New Audit Mechanisms

Greece's Ministry of Finance and Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are launching two new audit mechanisms and a new Center for Monitoring Large Taxpayers (KEMEF) to combat tax evasion, aiming for a €500 million increase in revenue by 2025, with stricter VAT declaration rules from Janua...

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Spain Reclaims €502 Million in 2023 from Wealthy Tax Evaders

The Spanish Tax Agency recovered €502 million in 2023 from almost 1,000 audits targeting wealthy individuals using sophisticated tax evasion schemes, including billing personal expenses through companies and using offshore accounts; since 2018, over €2.98 billion has been recovered.

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