Extended confiscation. Awl and Ziobro go to war with phishing schemes VAT – Onet.pl

– We want to present a solution that will be introduced in the Polish law, and which has as its objective an end to pathologies that allow for this, so that dishonest people who cheat the state Polish (…) and extort VAT will be severely, consistently and efficiently with this accountable – Awl said.

Premier stressed that the NIK reports showing the” pathologies extort from the state million of VAT “shows the ineffectiveness of Polish institutions. – There is need for sealing of the tax system, so that those who avoid paying taxes, they had to pay – said the prime minister.

– Phishing money from VAT is robbing Poles, all honestly paying taxes. We want to stop. We want to offer an effective solution – said Awl. – I could not sleep peacefully if I allowed any longer to the fact that my government tolerate this type of pathologies – she added.

As pointed awl” honest citizens should be supported by the state and protected. ” Premier also reminded unsettled affair, such as fuel scandal or affair Amber Gold. – Are examples of outstanding affairs of those who tried to dishonestly enrich the Polish state. A time to build fortunes at the expense of others has come to an end – pointed awl.

The proposal extended confiscation

Minister Zbigniew Ziobro explained that it will be introduced a whole package of laws. The first proposal of his ministry is called. extended confiscation. It involves facilitate and expand the possibility of engaging estates acquired in an unlawful manner.

– Just last the state has lost 80 billion zlotys on wyłudzeniach VAT – Ziobro said, citing a report by the SCC. – As part of the package of laws allowed myself to present a proposal for extended confiscation – he added. Minister stressed that the recommendations for the introduction of similar provisions had to Polish European Union and the Council of Europe.

– We create the possibility of a broad acquisition of all proceeds from crime. If proven to be that the offender has committed a serious crime, any further benefits of rotating his money will be able to be taken over by the state – said Ziobro.

in his view, the new rules will occupy property that “within the string”: it was passed on to third parties. – The offender will have to prove that his wealth comes from legal sources – the minister added.

– introducing solutions to law enforcement agencies may order the forfeiture of the property also when the perpetrator is hiding, died or fled from liability limitation after the crime – said Ziobro. – Such solutions well in many European countries. These solutions also in a much more effective care assets of terrorists – the minister added.