The investigation concerns suspicions of “carousel” VAT fraud, which involves the collection of VAT on fictitious sales through a network of companies.
Published 06/29/2026, 13:47.
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European Parliament in Strasbourg 22 October 2025 (SEBASTIAN BOSON / AFP)
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Paris, six searches were carried out in the Paris region on June 25, the independent EU justice body reported to franceinfo on Monday, June 29. Six people have been questioned as part of an investigation into value added tax (VAT) fraud. “large in size” etc. “worth several million euros.”
The investigation concerns suspected “carousel” VAT fraud, which involves the collection of VAT on fictitious sales through a network of often ephemeral companies. According to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the damage is being assessed. “about 13 million euros evaded paying VAT”. These searches allowed “Seizure of documents and digital evidence, as well as a luxury car and approximately €60,000 in cash.”
The investigation also concerns the facts “money laundering and participation in a criminal conspiracy involving 26 French companies”mainly located in Ile-de-France. Six people interrogated are suspected of participating in the financial management of companies and laundering proceeds from fraud. Investigations carried out by the National Anti-Fraud Office (ONAF) “continue”the European prosecutor’s office clarifies.