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HMRC investigators carried out searches of 20 business and residential addresses in Preston, Blackburn, Leicester, Rochester (Kent) and Truro (in Cornwall) today (Tuesday).The arrests follow an international joint investigation into an alleged import/export VAT fraud with suspected links across the UK, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Holland.Mike O’Grady, HMRC Assistant Director of Criminal Investigation said:“We are working in unison with other law enforcement agencies across Europe today. This investigation, codenamed ‘Operation Vista’ in the UK, is targeting a suspected organised crime gang involved in a multi-million pound VAT repayment fraud and the associated laundering of the criminal profits.“Further details cannot be provided at this early stage, as our investigation is continuing. However, tax fraud and attempts to launder the proceeds of crime are treated extremely seriously by HMRC, and we will relentlessly pursue any individuals or crime gangs believed to be attacking the Public Revenue in this way.”Notes to editors1. Details of UK arrests and searches today:- Preston; 12 searches, 4 men arrested- Blackburn; 2 premises searched, no arrests - Leicester; 4 searches, 3 males arrested- Rochester; 1 search, 1 male arrested- Truro; 1 search, no arrests2. All those arrested have been bailed pending further investigations.3. Follow us on Twitter @hmrcgovukNW 36/11Issued by HM Revenue & Customs Press Office Press enquiries only please contact:
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HMRC investigators carried out searches of 20 business and residential addresses in Preston, Blackburn, Leicester, Rochester (Kent) and Truro (in Cornwall) today (Tuesday).The arrests follow an international joint investigation into an alleged import/export VAT fraud with suspected links across the UK, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Holland.Mike O’Grady, HMRC Assistant Director of Criminal Investigation said:“We are working in unison with other law enforcement agencies across Europe today. This investigation, codenamed ‘Operation Vista’ in the UK, is targeting a suspected organised crime gang involved in a multi-million pound VAT repayment fraud and the associated laundering of the criminal profits.“Further details cannot be provided at this early stage, as our investigation is continuing. However, tax fraud and attempts to launder the proceeds of crime are treated extremely seriously by HMRC, and we will relentlessly pursue any individuals or crime gangs believed to be attacking the Public Revenue in this way.”Notes to editors1. Details of UK arrests and searches today:- Preston; 12 searches, 4 men arrested- Blackburn; 2 premises searched, no arrests - Leicester; 4 searches, 3 males arrested- Rochester; 1 search, 1 male arrested- Truro; 1 search, no arrests2. All those arrested have been bailed pending further investigations.3. Follow us on Twitter @hmrcgovukNW 36/11Issued by HM Revenue & Customs Press Office Press enquiries only please contact:
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