Police probe Pizza Fan scheme that hid millions in unpaid taxes
Investigators have uncovered a method used by Pizza Fan franchisees to avoid issuing receipts and conceal large tax liabilities.
Police investigations reveal that Pizza Fan operators allegedly manipulated the ordering system to skip receipt issuance, keeping those sales hidden in the chain's central database. This enabled the franchisers to track total turnover and allocate the undisclosed earnings among participating outlets. The accounting office in Chalandri managed the oversight, while the accused business leader pressured store managers who resisted the practice.
Conversations intercepted by authorities show directives to compile lists of non-compliant stores and to discuss the issue internally. The proportion of sales without legal receipts is estimated at about 20 percent.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic tax evasion within a major food franchise, raising concerns about corporate governance and fiscal compliance.
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