Tax Evasion
UBS offices raided by 130 investigators over tax evasion
An investigation into alleged tax evasion by about 2,000 UBS Group clients saw German prosecutors conduct a series of raids on Tuesday and Wednesday.
North America | 25 Aug 17
US rapper faces 44 years in jail for $1.7m tax fraud case
US rapper DMX, facing 44 years jail for a massive tax fraud, has been ordered to check into a rehabilitation facility to seek treatment after violating bail conditions.
Crocodile Dundee fraudster’s Italian trial collapses
The Italian trial of a Jerseyman at the centre of Australia’s biggest ever tax evasion scandal that ensnared Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan has collapsed.
Swiss wealth manager pays $5m to settle US tax charges
Geneva-based investment management and consulting company Prime Partners has agreed to pay $5m (£3.9m, €4.2m) to the United States Attorney’s Office to settle charges for helping US taxpayers dodge taxes.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Aug 17
Football clubs feeling the heat of HMRC scrutiny
Following raids by HM Revenue & Customs on Newcastle United and West Ham and with over 40 players and 12 teams under review, football clubs in the UK are taking a more proactive approach to tax.