The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has forwarded several “significant cases” to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) for prosecution.
FRCS Tax Crimes Taskforce picked up these cases as part of its work in combatting serious tax evasion and protecting public revenue.
“Several significant cases have been formally referred to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) for prosecution,” said the Taskforce in a public notice.
“One involves a complex VAT fraud scheme, and the others concerns individual falsely acting as tax agents and submitting fraudulent tax returns.”
The Taskforce is working closely with enforcement and regulatory partners, including the Fiji Police Force, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and FICAC.
“Monthly coordination meetings are now being held to track the progress of referred cases and ensure efficient joint enforcement.”
The Taskforce said active investigations are underway into cases involving undeclared income, false invoicing, use of shell companies, and concealment of assets and related red flag indicators.
“These are being reviewed collaboratively with partner agencies.”
“The Taskforce will also utilise powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act and other relevant laws to ensure that the full force of the law is applied in pursuing tax crime offenders.”
“This includes recovering illicit gains and prosecuting those involved in serious financial misconduct.”
“The Taskforce reaffirms its commitment to upholding integrity and fairness in Fiji’s tax system.”
