The Italian suspect (inset) was arrested after traveling to the UAE from Japan. Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have arrested an Italian man suspected of being part of a global crime syndicate behind a $43.4 million (Dh159.4 million) tax fraud in several European countries. The Italian man was arrested after traveling to the UAE from Japan. The Dubai Police worked with 15 law enforcement agencies to carry out the arrest. Several wanted people were also arrested through the police operation. According to Dubai Police, the Italian-based syndicate carried out tax fraud in Spain, Romania and Estonia. "These companies allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities through e-commerce platforms, systematically submitting false value-added tax declarations of sales amounting to over €40 million ($43.4 million)," according to Dubai Media Office. ICA/Expat Media
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