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Massive Taxi Tax Fraud Uncovered in Vienna

Ein Diensthund des Zolls erschnüffelte demnach in den Taxi-Zentralen 60.000 Euro in bar, die von den Verdächtigen versteckt worden waren.
Ein Diensthund des Zolls erschnüffelte demnach in den Taxi-Zentralen 60.000 Euro in bar, die von den Verdächtigen versteckt worden waren. ©APA/HANS KLAUS TECHT (Symbolbild)
In Vienna, the Office for Fraud Prevention (ABB) in the Ministry of Finance has uncovered a family of entrepreneurs who allegedly committed tax evasion amounting to millions over several years with multiple taxi companies.

In a large-scale operation with raids at seven locations in and around Vienna, boxes of evidence were secured, reported the "Kronen Zeitung" on Sunday.

A customs service dog reportedly sniffed out 60,000 euros in cash hidden by the suspects in the taxi headquarters. Luxury goods such as watches and limousines were also confiscated. Currently, five suspects are under investigation. According to the investigative authorities, the family systematically concealed revenues, thus evading taxes and duties amounting to a "seven-figure euro sum."

(APA/Red)

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