Carousel Fraud Lawyers
Carousel Frauds are Missing Trader Intra Community Frauds where the identities of traders are used to reclaim VAT from goods imported free of VAT.
Investigations into Carousel Fraud or MTIC Fraud have often been unsuccessful simply because of the complexity of the evidence involved - Read More
We provide specialist legal defence advice and defence representation, throughout the country, to those suspected of, or charged with, offences involving VAT Fraud, including Carousel Fraud.
Free Advice Available
If you have been arrested, interviewed or are due in court then speak to a solicitor today for free advice on 0333 011 0515.Carousel fraud and VAT fraud frequently involve very complex intra company trading arrangements between UK and European Union based companies, involving goods, such as computer chips and mobile phones. Such frauds are often referred to as computer chip frauds or mobile phone frauds with a carousel of companies involved - hence carousel fraud.
Enquiries by HM Revenue and Customs and other investigative bodies into Carousel fraud and VAT fraud are frequently lengthy and wide-ranging involving the activities of many companies and individuals. Prosecutions for Carousel fraud and VAT fraud are long and complex and require specialist legal defence representation. Conviction frequently results in substantial sentences of imprisonment and orders for confiscation under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Obtaining specialist defence solicitors at an early stage is vital. Public funding (Legal Aid) may be available for legal defence representation in Carousel fraud and VAT fraud cases.
Our defence services for carousel fraud and VAT offences are available throughout the North West and UK including Liverpool (and Wirral), Manchester and London. If you need advice or representation you can call 0333 011 0515, fill out our contact form or leave you name, number and time that MJP solicitors can call you back.
