Three Arrested Over Suspected £1m VAT Fraud In Glasgow Catering Trade
Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected £1 million VAT fraud linked to the Glasgow catering trade.
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs seized business records and computer equipment from a business and two homes in Glasgow, as part of the investigation.
A 56-year-old man, and two women aged 54 and 55 were arrested today as a result of the searches.
David Odd, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said:
“HMRC takes tax fraud extremely seriously and anyone choosing to evade the taxes they owe should expect their actions to be investigated.
“Anyone with information about people who may be involved in tax fraud can contact the Tax Evasion Hotline on 0800 788 887.”