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A prominent Italian businessman based in Dubai was arrested at Venice Marco Polo Airport in connection with a major cross-border financial crime investigation involving alleged value-added tax fraud and international money laundering activities. The arrest was carried out through a coordinated operation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in collaboration with Italy’s Guardia di Finanza, which intercepted the suspect before he could depart European territory and re

Following the publication of Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026 on April 1, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) together with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has revealed a series of forthcoming changes aimed at refining Malta’s VAT and gaming tax regimes. These reforms are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its regulatory framework for the gaming sector. The initiative draws heavily

European authorities have carried out a sweeping enforcement operation involving twenty major searches across Germany and Poland, aiming to dismantle a sophisticated financial network accused of concealing illicit proceeds. The coordinated effort, led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, focused on a criminal syndicate primarily run by Chinese nationals who allegedly specialized in large-scale fiscal evasion. Investigators believe the group funneled millions of euros t

HM Revenue and Customs has secured a significant win in the Supreme Court after successfully challenging Hotel La Tour’s attempt to recover VAT linked to the sale of shares in one of its subsidiaries. The ruling marks a decisive conclusion to a long-running dispute over whether VAT incurred on professional fees connected to a share sale can be reclaimed when the proceeds are used for taxable business activities. The judgment was delivered on December 17 by a panel comprising

After almost a year of operating under a 19% value-added tax, Colombia’s gambling industry appears to be just days away from relief, following a decisive vote in Congress to reject legislation that would have permanently enshrined the levy. Colombia’s Congress has voted down the proposed Financing Law, which sought to make permanent a 19% VAT on online gambling activities. The measure was defeated last Tuesday in the Senate’s Fourth Committee, where lawmakers voted 9–4 agai