Romanian police raid 6 counties in UK VAT fraud probe

Romanian authorities conducted 21 searches across six counties targeting a network suspected of hacking the UK tax authority's online platform to file fraudulent VAT refund claims, altering bank details to divert over £1.7 million. The operation marks a cross-border law enforcement action, though the full scope and number of arrests remain unclear.

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