The Tax Administration of Kosovo (TAK) would like to inform the public that, on 18.02.2025, it has received the ruling PP. No. 169/23 from the Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina – Department for Serious Crimes. According to this ruling, the Prosecution Office has decided to file an indictment against two owners of companies involved in the attempt to illegally make profits of approximately 2.8 million Euros from VAT reimbursement, through fictitious invoices. This ruling also provided for discontinuation of investigations against 13 TAK officials.
TAK emphasizes that this case is a clear demonstration of our institution’s commitment to the fight against financial fraud and abuse. Although TAK estimates that the involvement in this fraud scheme may have been broader and could have included more than just the two accused individuals, this ruling confirms that TAK has managed to prevent financial damage of approximately 2.8 million Euros to the budget of the Republic of Kosovo.
In this regard, TAK reaffirms its commitment to closely cooperate with the justice authorities and to fulfil its obligations in the judicial proceedings against the accused in this case. At the same time, we pledge to continue the fight against any negative phenomena, including attempts to unfairly benefit from the state budget through fictitious invoices and any form of fiscal fraud. We will also take all necessary measures to prevent illegal practices that damage the state budget and citizens’ trust in the tax system.
