AN address in Redditch has been searched by HM Revenue and Customs as part of an investigation into a suspected $55m tax evasion and money laundering fraud.
Led by the Canada Revenue Agency six addresses in the West Midlands and South East – including one in Redditch – have been searched by HMRC as UK and Canadian tax authorities investigate the suspected tax fraud.
Forty officers from HMRC searched the addresses in London, Redditch, Birmingham, Stratford Upon Avon and Kenley areas yesterday (Tuesday, June 13) with simultaneous searches in Ontario, Canada.
Paul Fisher, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC said: “Tax fraud is a threat to public funding across the globe. As this operation shows, HMRC regularly work with our international partners to both tackle, and assist others in tackling, suspected tax fraud. We would ask anyone with information to contact our Fraud Hotline on 0800 788 887.”
Documents, computers and mobile phones were seized as part of the operation.
Investigations are continuing.
