The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has carried out inspections in Slovakia over suspected large-scale customs fraud involving imports of Chinese textiles and footwear. The investigation involves at least 50 suspects, including customs officials, financial administration employees and police officers allegedly involved in bribery. Investigators estimate losses of more than 190 million euros in unpaid VAT and at least 44 million euros in customs duties, with suspected bribes totalling 12 million euros.
Source: TASR
Patrícia Polakovičová, Photo: TASR
