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Police raid 36 "taxi" firms across Scotland in tax evasion probe



Raids were carried out on 36 taxi firms across Scotland as part of a major probe into tax evasion.

A taskforce of officers from HMRC and Police Scotland carried out the raids on Wednesday morning across the country.

They targeted business premises in greater Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Aberdeen and the Scottish Borders and uplifted business records for examination.

Michael Connolly, HMRC’s taskforce coordinator in Scotland, said: "Tax evasion is a crime that costs society dearly.

"While over 90% of people play by the rules and pay their dues, our taskforces target areas where we see a risk that people won’t pay what they owe.

"By working with our partners in Police Scotland we will continue to target anyone evading tax.

"The public’s help in fighting tax crime is vital, and it can be reported to us on 0800 788 887."

Detective Inspector Stevie Russell, specialist crime division said: "Police Scotland welcomes the opportunity to support HMRC in their investigation into suspected tax evasion by taxi operators and drivers.

"This operation is another demonstration of the multi-agency approach to tackle aspects of serious and organised crime in Scotland.

"Enquiries are ongoing and any evidence of tax evasion can be taken forward either civilly or criminally through the courts."

source: http://news.stv.tv/west-central/1329457 ... x-evasion/

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hmmmm.......................... and what sort of records have they uplifted and for that matter are they causing a problem by removing them because other agencies such as local authorities require records to be available for inspection ?

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

I'm sure they've only took copies. I was always told by the company I used to work for that under data protection law they could only keep information about a journey for a maximum of 6 months. Whether this is true or not I'm not sure. No doubt someone on here can educate us.

Northern Ireland, now Scotland.

Maybe the spivs now have more than Uber to worry about.

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IDFIMH

I doubt HMRC are after drivers details, i.e. what jobs they have done, they are after the bosses and the money they have received from drivers.

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IDFIMH

Why pick on taxi companies, at least vehicle Mileages should match incomes, I'd have thought the bigger fish would be all those Cash in Hand Tradesmen that seem to start at 9.30am and finish at 3.30pm then head off to the office(pub) before heading off to their Newbuild mini mansion and paddock...Loads a money!!!

Because they are the biggest culprits.

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IDFIMH