Türkiye seizes six companies, appoints trustees to 10 in fuel sector fraud probe
Turkish authorities have seized six companies and appointed trustees to 10 others as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud and irregularities in the fuel sector, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced.
In a post on social media platform X, Gürlek said a corporate network operating in the fuel industry was suspected of importing approximately 350,000 to 400,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) annually while allegedly attempting to evade tax obligations through fraudulent schemes.
The investigation, coordinated by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, was conducted with the participation of institutions responsible for law enforcement, financial oversight, customs control and energy regulation.
According to the investigation, the suspected network allegedly sought to eliminate its Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) and Value Added Tax (VAT) liabilities through fake invoice arrangements and fictitious export transactions linked to LPG imports.
