Tag: tax evasion
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting National Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco Trade
Overview: Batangas conviction reinforces fight against counterfeit tobacco A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has convicted two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, underscoring the government’s ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco trade across the Philippines. The September 2025 ruling marks another notable milestone in the country’s efforts to protect consumers and safeguard…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting Nationwide Illicit Trade Crackdown
Overview of the Batangas Conviction A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has handed down a conviction to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes. The September 2025 ruling marks another milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco products, which undermine consumer safety and erode government tax revenues. The court upheld…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two for Counterfeit Cigarettes in Escalating Philippines Anti-Illicit Trade Drive
Two Men Convicted in Batangas for Counterfeit Cigarettes A Batangas court recently handed down convictions to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, signaling a continued push by Philippine authorities to curtail illicit tobacco trade. The Regional Trial Court of Lipa City ruled in September 2025 that Gilmor Catapang and Jovert Delos Santos violated…
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BIR files P7.18B tax evasion complaints vs Discaya, St. Gerrard
BIR lodges P7.18 billion tax evasion complaints vs Discaya family and St. Gerrard The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Sarah and Curlee Discaya, and a corporate officer of their firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The action was…
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BIR Files Tax Evasion Complaints vs Discayas and St. Gerrard Over P7.18-B Liability
BIR files tax evasion complaints against Discaya couple and St. Gerrard The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the Discaya family—Sarah and Curlee Discaya—and a corporate officer of their construction firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The action, announced…
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BIR Tax Evasion Complaints vs Discayas: P7-B Liability
Overview: BIR files tax evasion complaints against the Discayas The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Sarah and Curlee Discaya, and a corporate officer of their firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The move centers on a substantial tax liability…
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Seven Million Cigarettes a Day: Italy’s Police Uncover Massive Illegal Factory
Historic Find: Italy’s Largest Illegal Cigarette Factory Italy’s Guardia di Finanza announced a historic discovery in Cassino, at the foot of Montecassino. The underground production facility spanned about 1,600 square meters and could churn out more than seven million cigarettes per day. Authorities also seized more than 150 tons of cigarettes, a figure that underscores…
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Italy Uncovers Largest Illegal Cigarette Factory in Cassino
Introduction: A Hidden Empire Beneath an Ordinary Warehouse In what authorities call the largest illegal tobacco operation unearthed in Italy, the Guardia di Finanza uncovered a sprawling underground factory beneath a seemingly empty warehouse in Cassino, a town at the foot of the historic Monte Cassino. The discovery exposed a self-contained production complex that turned…
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Illegal Cigarette Factory in Italy Uncovered: Seven Million a Day
Overview of Italy’s Largest Illicit Tobacco Operation Italian authorities have exposed what appears to be the country’s biggest illegal cigarette operation to date. The Guardia di Finanza, Italy’s financial police, found an underground production facility in Cassino, a town at the foot of Montecassino. The site spanned about 1,600 square meters and boasted a production…
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Can Holding Under Investigation: Turkish Prosecutor Seeks Seizure
Overview of the Can Holding Investigation In a significant legal development, the Istanbul prosecutor’s office has initiated a probe into Can Holding, a conglomerate that owns major media outlets and educational institutions in Turkey. This investigation focuses on allegations of money laundering, tax evasion, and organized crime. Key Allegations Against Can Holding The allegations against…