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Director and accountant arrested for tax evasion in Ninh Binh

Director and accountant arrested for tax evasion in Ninh Binh

From Tuổi Trẻ · (8m ago) Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Police in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam, have arrested a company director and accountant for tax evasion.
  • The suspects allegedly used six fake invoices totaling over 11 billion VND to claim tax deductions, evading more than 800 million VND in taxes.
  • The investigation into the case, involving alleged tax evasion in 2022-2023, is ongoing.

In Ninh Binh province, authorities have taken decisive action against corporate financial misconduct. The arrest of Tran Van Phu, director of Asia Machinery Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, and accountant Ta Thi Minh Phuong marks a significant step in combating tax evasion. This operation underscores the commitment of the Ninh Binh Provincial Police's Economic Crimes Division to upholding financial integrity and safeguarding state revenue.

Phòng Cảnh sát kinh tế phát hiện Công ty cổ phần cơ khí chế tạo máy Á Châu (ở phường Tiên Sơn, tỉnh Ninh Bình) có dấu hiệu trốn thuế, gây thiệt hại cho ngân sách Nhà nước.

— Công an tỉnh Ninh BìnhThe Ninh Binh Provincial Police's Economic Crimes Division detected signs of tax evasion by Asia Machinery Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, causing damage to the state budget.

The investigation revealed a sophisticated scheme where the company utilized six fraudulent invoices, amounting to over 11 billion VND, to improperly claim tax deductions. This illicit activity resulted in an estimated tax evasion of more than 800 million VND, a substantial loss to the state budget. The evidence gathered has led to the formal charges against Phu and Phuong under Article 200, Clause 2 of the Penal Code for tax evasion.

doanh nghiệp này đã sử dụng 6 hóa đơn khống với tổng giá trị ghi khống hơn 11 tỉ đồng để kê khai khấu trừ thuế, qua đó trốn số thuế phải nộp vào ngân sách Nhà nước là trên 800 triệu đồng.

— Công an tỉnh Ninh BìnhThe company used 6 fake invoices with a total undeclared value of over 11 billion VND for tax deductions, thereby evading over 800 million VND in taxes.

This case highlights the persistent challenges in ensuring corporate compliance and the vigilance required by law enforcement agencies. The ongoing investigation by the Ninh Binh Provincial Police signifies their dedication to a thorough and transparent legal process, ensuring that all individuals involved are held accountable under the law. The public can be assured that efforts to maintain fiscal discipline and deter financial crimes remain a top priority.

Căn cứ tài liệu chứng cứ thu thập được, Cơ quan CSĐT Công an tỉnh Ninh Bình đã ra quyết định khởi tố vụ án hình sự. Đồng thời khởi tố bị can đối với ông Phu và bà Phương về hành vi phạm tội "trốn thuế" theo quy định tại khoản 2, Điều 200 Bộ luật hình sự.

— Công an tỉnh Ninh BìnhBased on the collected evidence, the Criminal Investigation Agency of Ninh Binh Provincial Police decided to initiate criminal proceedings and prosecute Mr. Phu and Ms. Phuong for tax evasion.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.