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Greece cracks down on tax fraud

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Gunnar Köhne
September 30, 2025

Greek authorities have been cracking down on tax evaders for years. This includes unannounced audits of businesses to prevent accounting fraud. Such measures are contributing to the country's economic recovery.

Civil tax investigators in Athens are cracking down on VAT fraud in a bid to boost Greece’s public revenue. Undercover agents like Penny inspect businesses for proper receipts, exposing violations in restaurants and issuing fines. With VAT at 24%, enforcement has intensified through tech tools and citizen reporting. The newly formed tax authority has already halved VAT losses, signaling a cultural shift toward compliance.

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