A criminal case has been initiated on the fact of deliberate tax evasion in especially large amounts

November 03, 2017

In the Department for Combating Corruption and Economic Crimes of the RA prosecutor's office a criminal case has been initiated on the fact of import of goods for the purpose of non-payment of taxes in especially large amounts on the fact of failure to submit to the tax authority in accordance with the established procedure and deadlines of declarations and other mandatory documents underlying the taxation.

 

According to preliminary research of not counted and unpaid tax liabilities for imported goods under the name of two companies, sales turnover was determined in the amount of 134 571 240 AMD, of which VAT for payment is 22 434 525 AMD, profit tax is 21 083 34 AMD.

 

On the basis of a combination of factual data, obtained with the help of prepared materials, a criminal case has been initiated in the Department for Combating Corruption and Economic Crimes of the RA prosecutor's office on the features of p 2. Art. 205 of the RA Criminal Code.

 

The preliminary investigation was transferred to the Investigation Department of the RA State Revenue Committee adjunct to the RA Government.

 

Note: Every person suspected in or charged with a criminal offense shall be presumed innocent unless proved guilty in the manner prescribed by Criminal Procedure Code of RA and unless the verdict comes into legal force.