MUP: Criminal charges filed against two for defrauding budget of 12 million dinars through tax fraud

Serbian police have filed criminal charges against two individuals suspected of defrauding the state budget of around 12 million Serbian dinars through value-added tax (VAT) fraud. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) announced the charges, which target V.M., 44, from Novi Sad, and S.J., 55, from Futog.

According to the MUP statement, V.M., as the responsible person for a company in Pirot, and S.J., the owner of an accounting agency in Novi Sad, allegedly obtained 18 fictitious input invoices in 2025. These invoices purported to represent the supply of goods and services from various companies, with a total VAT amount of 12 million dinars. The suspects are accused of registering these as legitimate business transactions in their company books.

By claiming an unjustified right to VAT refunds and tax credits based on these fabricated documents, the individuals are suspected of causing a loss of approximately 12 million dinars to the Serbian budget. The investigation aims to hold those responsible accountable for financial crimes that undermine public revenue.