Raid in Lintorf: Tax fraud and arrests in the millions!
Raid in Lintorf: Tax fraud and arrests in the millions!
On Monday morning, September 30th, there was a spectacular police operation in Lintorf. At around 6 a.m., numerous black, hooded police officers appeared on Annette-Kolb-Straße and took a position in front of a house. When curious residents opened the door, they were asked by a police officer to go back into the house. Since there was no reaction at first, the completely surprised officials had to leave the front door. The use, which lasted about five hours, not only aimed at the house in question, but also on an associated Porsche.
A little later it was shown that Lintorf was part of a much larger police operation. Around 200 forces from customs, tax investigation in Cologne and the police at the same time searched several locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, including Düsseldorf, Neuss and Kaarst. A total of seven apartments and nine company buildings were targeted in these cities. The use of special units from the police in Lintorf and Düsseldorf was particularly striking. These measures were coordinated by the newly founded state office to combat financial crime (LBF NRW) and the main customs office in Aachen.The investigative background
The investigation that triggered this massive commitment comes from the public prosecutor's office in Cologne and focus on a 51-year-old co-owner of a tax consultant office and a 46-year-old accomplice. Both were arrested and are now in front of a judge. They are accused of being comprehensively involved in business criminal offenses that have caused damage in the millions. In particular, it is about the management of so -called "straw man companies".
Those responsible are suspected of dealing with illegal practices, such as the creation of "bogus and cover calculations". These cover calculations are said to have been used specifically to make clients of the tax advisor to illegally present operating expenses and thus deceive the tax office. The financial damage caused by such activities is estimated at over twelve million euros.
The investigation into this group, which is mainly active in the Cologne region, is inherently entertaining consequences. In the spring of 2024 there were already arrests from four other suspects against which charges have now been charged. In view of the ongoing investigations, it becomes clear that this case directs the authorities' attention to the problem of tax evasion and organized undeclared work.
A neighbor who observed what was going on commented on the assignment with the words: "This is more exciting than a crime scene on TV, here the rumor mill is boiling!" This event not only asked in the neighborhood, but also made the police reports aware of the practices of the tax consultancy office. As part of this review, two luxury vehicles were also ensured, which further underlines the severity of the allegations.
The deeper consideration of the actions and the connections to the accused throw a light on a network of crimes that could go far beyond the current charges. This makes it clear once again how important it is to strictly combat financial crime in order to act against such waste of state resources and illegal financial practices. The latest searches are therefore not only the highlight of a long investigation, but also a sign that the authorities are determined to act against such machinations.
Details on this incident are still sparse, but reports www.lintorfer.eu There are investigations that led to arrest, for example, in spring 2024. The complexity and depth of these investigations indicate that the authorities may only be at the beginning of their investigations.
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