Operation 'Evazija': Criminal charges filed against legal and responsible persons suspected of tax and contribution evasion amounting to nearly 85,000 euros

In coordination with the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica, officers from the Sector for Combating Crime – Department for Combating Complex Forms of Economic Crime, conducting financial investigations, fighting corruption, and environmental crime, in cooperation with officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Directorate for Security and Supervision Affairs and the Tax Administration of Montenegro, submitted a criminal complaint. During the process leading to the filing of the criminal complaint, it was established that B.P., suspected of acting on behalf of the reported legal entity as founder, executive director, and authorized person, during 2021, 2022, and 2023, attempted to evade paying tax obligations by withdrawing cash from the company's account, making payments via ATM using a business card, and paying for goods and services for personal needs via POS terminal, without proper business documentation or legal basis. It is suspected that, based on unpaid income tax and unreported value-added tax, illegal financial gain of 84,815.78 euros was obtained, causing material damage to the Budget of Montenegro in the same amount. The police, in cooperation with competent prosecutors and other state authorities, continues a decisive fight against all forms of economic crime, with a special focus on combating tax evasion, financial fraud, and other illegal activities that threaten public finances and the country's economic stability. Through coordinated actions and consistent application of the law, the prosecution of all responsible persons will continue, with a clear commitment to protecting public interest, strengthening financial discipline, and preserving the integrity of Montenegro's economic system.