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09/02/18

Alleged VAT Carousel Fraud

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Kangs Solicitors have been instructed to defend a client charged, alongside a number of other defendants, with conspiracy to deprive HMRC of alleged VAT revenue amounting to many millions of pounds.

HMRC Allegations

It is alleged that a company with which our client was associated was involved in an MTIC fraud, generally known as a ‘carousel fraud’, involving the movement of scrap metal between many companies in a manner whereby payment of VAT was deliberately evaded.

How We Are Helping?

The very substantial volume of documents involved, allegedly, present a serious and complex fraud, with international elements, which are now being scrutinised on behalf our client who maintains that he was not involved in and was totally unaware of any illegal activity as claimed.

The Prosecution is likely to run for a considerable period.

How Can We Help?

Kangs Solicitors defend, on a daily basis, both companies and individuals facing serious fraud allegations.

Cases of this nature require a legal team with specialist knowledge and extensive experience as they invariably involve complex legal issues.

Our team is led by Hamraj Kang who is a recognised national leader in the field of white collar crime and fraud work.

If you are being investigated in respect of any form of financial fraud by the SFO or any other authority, we are able to assist with the interview process, pre-charge investigation and any post charge court proceedings.

Who Can I Contact For Help?

Our team of solicitors has a proven track record of assisting many individuals and businesses achieve the best result available in the defence of such proceedings.

Our expert team of Solicitors can be contacted through the following:

Tel:       0333 370 4333

Email: info@kangssolicitors.co.uk

We provide initial no obligation discussion at our three offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Alternatively, discussions can be held through video conferencing or telephone.

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