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Tax Credit Fraud Investigation Targets State Revenue Body and Financial Institutions

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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What happened

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A criminal network allegedly exploited the e-Tax 2.0 platform of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI), the revenue body for the state. Arnold Salgado Galeano, former Vice President of Finance and Accounting at BAC Panama, was arrested on October 5 for his alleged links to this network. The network, which included officials, lawyers, and front men within the DGI, caused at least $40 million in damages to the state. This figure is subject to increase as the investigation continues.

From newsroompanama.com

Why it matters

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The investigation centers on the alleged misuse of the tax credit system, which the network used to appropriate funds. The state is the victim of this organized crime, which has been causing losses to the state treasury. The case, codenamed Pandora, involves about twenty individuals who have been charged or placed under precautionary measures.

From newsroompanama.com

Who's involved

  • stateThe state is the victim of the organized crime network that exploited the revenue body.
  • BacBAC Panama is mentioned as having acquired tax credits marketed by the network through intermediary companies.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • stateSpeculative

    The state could face further financial losses as the investigation into the tax credit scheme progresses.

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