Chapter SIOG1345

Published date19 March 2016
Record NumberSIOG1345

MTIC work involves the verification of VAT supply chains to root out missing traders. Chains stretch across the EU and information is exchanged through the Standing Committee for Administrative Coordination (SCAC). Teams also monitor the top 300 risky traders where fraud is suspected.

Teams may also be involved in:

  • Drinks project - looking at around a dozen drinks wholesalers and those making drawback claims - alcohol being diverted back to UK free of duty
  • POCA recovery - using proceeds of crime legislation to recover assets.

In its simplest form MTIC Fraud involves obtaining a VAT registration number in the UK for the purposes of purchasing goods free from VAT...

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