The Masterful Tax Evader: Uncovering the 3.2 Trillion VND Illegal Invoice Scheme

"Unraveling a complex web of financial deceit, authorities have arrested a business director for orchestrating a massive illegal invoice scheme. The mastermind, with sheer ingenuity, established three separate companies solely dedicated to this fraudulent endeavor. Through this intricate network, they allegedly transacted over 3,000 billion VND, leaving a trail of illicit financial activities that has now come to light."

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On September 12, the Economic Police Department of the Cao Bang Provincial Police announced the initiation of legal proceedings and the temporary detention of Tran Van Thanh (DOB: 1980, residing in Chau Khe Ward, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province) for the offense of “Illegal Purchase and Sale of Invoices,” as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 203 of the Criminal Code.

Tran Van Thanh being interrogated by the police. Source: CAND Newspaper

According to the investigation results, since the beginning of 2023, Tran Van Thanh has registered to establish three companies: Thép Tuấn Anh Production and Trading Services Co., Ltd., Hưng Phát Steel Production, and Trading Services Co., Ltd., and Thành Đô Commercial Services and Development Co., Ltd., in Ta Lung town, Quang Hoa district, Cao Bang province, with the purpose of engaging in illegal invoice trading.

The case is currently under further investigation and expansion by the police.

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