The Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) uncovered an organized tax evasion scheme within the payment and protection services sector. The investigation revealed that four commercial companies had carried out transactions lacking any genuine economic rationale, thereby artificially reducing their fiscal obligations. By manipulating financial records and issuing unjustified invoices, the entities succeeded in lowering their taxable bases and evading value‑added tax and other statutory contributions. The damage caused by this illicit activity is estimated to exceed 12.35 million Romanian lei, representing a substantial loss to the state budget. ANAF’s fraud inspectors traced the flow of funds through a series of complex accounting entries, uncovering a pattern of deliberate under‑reporting and false declarations. The agency emphasized that such schemes not only erode public revenue but also distort market competition, giving unfair advantages to participants who can undercut honest businesses. The discovery was documented in a PDF report that outlines the methodology employed, the specific entities involved, and a detailed quantification of the financial loss. ANAF reiterated its commitment to strengthening monitoring mechanisms and collaborating with law‑enforcement bodies to prevent similar abuses in the future. Ongoing efforts include expanding the use of forensic accounting tools and deepening international cooperation to address cross‑border fiscal fraud.
https://static.anaf.ro/static/3/Anaf/20260730143143_com_706 30iulie2026.pdf