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European Public Prosecutor's Office conducting investigation into VAT 'carousel' fraud in Greece
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- The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is conducting an investigation into VAT 'carousel' fraud in Greece.
- The searches were conducted last week in the Attica and Kastoria regions.
- The fraud is suspected to be linked to the trade of small electronic goods.
- The investigation also includes allegations of money laundering.
The Athens office of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation on suspicion of a VAT 'carousel' fraud related to the trade of small electronic goods. Last week, operations were carried out at various addresses in the Attica and Kastoria regions, during which searches and seizures were conducted.
The investigation also includes suspicions of money laundering. Authorities suspect that the fraud in question was used to give a legitimate appearance to revenues obtained from criminal activities.
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- Which authority is conducting the investigation?
- The investigation is being conducted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens.
- In which regions was the operation carried out?
- Searches and seizures were carried out in the Attica and Kastoria regions of Greece.
- What is the focus of the investigation?
- The investigation focuses on suspicions of a VAT 'carousel' fraud related to the trade of small electronic goods and the laundering of criminal proceeds.
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