RECENT TAX CASES

Boris Becker The former tennis champion failed to pay millions of Euros.

Luciano Pavarotti Cleared of a state claim for $18 million.

Dave King Scottish tycoon could owe up to £60 million.

Norman Mason Grand National winning trainer faces 24 charges of non payment.

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In the United Kingdom billions of pounds is lost annually due to tax fraud.

Here are some statistics:

Gangs evading VAT on alcohol and tobacco cost the government £7.3 billion annually.

The government loses up to £3.5 billion a year through tobacco smuggling alone.

The government loses up to £1 billion a year due to fuel fraud.

There has been a 150% rise in fraud cases between January and June 2002 in comparison to the previous year.

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FIGHTING FRAUD

Serious Fraud Office Information on how fraud is investigated.

Organised Crime Task Force Government methods to stop fraud and evasion.

Inland Revenue Powers Methods of combating tax fraud.

Customs and Excise Powers More information on methods of stopping evasion.

Anti-Fraud Guidelines Official government document on how to tackle VAT, oil, and tobacco fraud.