EXCISE DUTY FRAUD
December 1st, 2004 BY KEITH NUTHALLFINANCIAL investigators chasing tobacco excise duty fraudsters are to be helped by an agreement increasing cooperation between European Union (EU) member governments. Inquiries can often be hampered by a lack of information from foreign EU officials, but under a deal approved by the EU Council of Ministers customs administrations must automatically and immediately circulate information on concerns about serious excise duty frauds, also covering alcohol and petrol. The agreement also lays down rules allowing EU customs officials to conduct ...
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