Detectives Seize Millions in Untaxed E-cigarettes in Ukraine

Jan.03.2023
Detectives Seize Millions in Untaxed E-cigarettes in Ukraine
Ukrainian detectives seize millions of untaxed e-cigarettes worth over $500,000 in Lviv region.

Detectives from Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau (BES) have seized a popular brand of electronic cigarettes without paying tax during a search in the Lviv region. These goods are estimated to be worth over UAH 15 million (equivalent to approximately RMB 3 million).


It has been reported that over 47,000 electronic cigarettes without proper consumption tax receipts have been seized. The failure to pay import taxes has resulted in a loss of over 3 million GEL (approximately 559,000 RMB) to the national budget.


According to investigators, a group of individuals imported consumable goods into Ukrainian customs territory without going through clearance procedures. Electronic cigarettes were stored in a warehouse and intended to be sold to end customers through the internet and store network.


BEB stated that a pre-investigation is currently underway.


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