As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities carried out, representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, detained two persons on the fact of manufacturing and using forged tax documents by a group of people.

Investigation determined, that the accused persons, in order to receive large amount of illegal material benefit, carried out fictitious operations on behalf of two companies. In particular, invoice was issued for fictitious service provided, with total value equaling GEL 17 885 000. As a result of above mentioned operation, one of the companies received fraudulent VAT cashback in the amount of GEL 2 728 220. 

Corresponding operative-searching activities are carried out, in order to identify and expose other individuals connected to above mentioned criminal activity.

Investigation is underway, under second part of article 210 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonment from 4 to 7 years.