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Financial Police Clamp Down on Tax Evasion and Illegal Activities

The Financial Police have been conducting a series of large-scale operations to detect and prevent tax evasion, social fraud, and other illegal activities. These efforts aim to ensure compliance with regulations related to labor market laws, gambling, and social security.

Enforcement Efforts

The authorities are taking a proactive approach to identify and address suspicious activity by:

  • Monitoring traffic flow at main roads and motorways
  • Setting up checkpoints at strategic locations
  • Deploying emergency vehicles with flashing blue lights to identify suspicious vehicles
  • Conducting mobile retention and public transport checks
  • Visiting individuals suspected of tax evasion or other illicit activities at their workplaces or residences

Regulatory Tasks

The Financial Police are responsible for enforcing regulatory measures related to labor market laws, gambling regulations, and social security. This includes:

  • Detecting illegal employment of foreign nationals
  • Controlling companies and business premises for compliance with labor market and residence laws
  • Checking for underpayment of wages in accordance with the Anti-Wage and Social Dumping Act
  • Verifying registration of employees before they start work
  • Detecting violations of insurance and reporting regulations under the General Social Security Act
  • Inspecting companies for compliance with reporting obligations under the Unemployment Insurance Act
  • Controlling activities for trade licenses under the Trade Regulation
  • Detecting social fraud and organized illicit work

Investigations and Notifications

The Financial Police can be tasked by tax authorities or law enforcement agencies to carry out general supervisory measures, such as controls and inspections. In cases of clear and present danger, the authorities are entitled to take measures under the Fiscal Penal Code.

Additionally, the Financial Police may be called upon to conduct investigations on suspicion of:

  • Withholding employee social security contributions
  • Fraudulent withholding of social security contributions and surcharges
  • Organized illicit work

Judicial Missions

The Financial Police have also been tasked with carrying out judicial missions by order of criminal prosecution authorities. This includes investigating suspected cases of:

  • Tax evasion
  • Social fraud
  • Other financial crimes

Call to Action

The public is advised to report any suspicious activity or violations of the law to the Financial Police. Together, we can work to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent illegal activities from occurring.