As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities carried out by the representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, in coordination with the Kvemo Kartli District Prosecutor’s Office, criminal prosecution was initiated against 5 persons on the fact of large amount of property damage by deceit, through manufacturing and using forged tax documents, committed by a group of persons.

Investigation determined that two fictitious companies were established by the accused persons, using which they issued eight forged invoices to the operating enterprises under their management, as if particular works were performed, thus they created and subsequently used counterfeit VAT assets in the amount of GEL 103 469.

Appropriate procedures are being carried out in order to compensate the damage caused to the state.

Investigation is underway under the Articles 210 and 185 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonment from 4 to 7 years.