The group’s activities allegedly caused tax losses of more than PLN 43 million and €3 million.
Two other individuals—a 31-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man—also face charges of participating in the group. Investigators say the suspects transferred funds from Italy to shell companies in Poland, creating fake transactions in timber and scrap metal.
They allegedly withdrew about €20 million in cash while filing false documents and invoices to evade VAT.
The main suspect could face up to 25 years in prison, with the others potentially facing up to 15 years.
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Source: PAP