Assistance with alleged tax fraud and money laundering practices

Increased regulation and scrutiny of crypto assets has led to a rise in investigations into tax fraud and money laundering. Banks are required to report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CFI), meaning investors are increasingly facing scrutiny from the judiciary and the tax authorities.

What is tax fraud and money laundering?

Tax fraud involves deliberately violating tax laws to pay less or no tax. This can happen, for example, by failing to declare income from crypto investments. Money laundering refers to conducting transactions that conceal the illegal origin of funds, making it more difficult to trace their origin.

How can we help?

At Aeacus Lawyers, we offer specialized legal assistance in cases of alleged tax fraud and money laundering. We assist clients with:

• Invitations to interview : When the police or public prosecutor's office invites you for interview, it's essential to be well prepared. Our lawyers will assist you and protect your rights during the interrogation process.

• Legal defense in criminal prosecutions : If an investigation leads to criminal prosecution, we provide a strategic defense to minimize sanctions.

• Tax audit support : If the tax authorities take over your file, we will assist you with the tax regularization and defense against any additional assessments and fines.

• Compiling your file : We carefully compile your file and ensure it's well-substantiated. Based on our extensive experience assisting with interrogations and tax proceedings, we know exactly where the sticking points are and how best to address them.

• Preventive audits and compliance advice : Prevention is better than cure. We proactively help clients structure their crypto investments to ensure they comply with applicable tax and anti-money laundering regulations.

The procedure for an interrogation and prosecution

When the CFI reports a suspicious transaction, the public prosecutor's office can initiate an investigation. This can lead to a summons for questioning under Salduz category 3, in which case you are entitled to legal assistance. Depending on the outcome, the public prosecutor's office may decide to:

• Dismissal : No further criminal action.

• Forward to the tax authorities : The tax authorities will have access to the file for further tax audit.

• Criminal prosecution : If there is sufficient evidence, the prosecutor's office can initiate legal proceedings with possible fines or asset forfeiture.

extensive experience

Our expertise in crypto law and tax regulations enables us to guide clients through complex legal and tax procedures. We collaborate with international tax advisors to ensure cross-border compliance and protect your rights at every step of the process. Thanks to our extensive experience with hearings and tax cases, we can proactively address pain points and determine the best possible strategy.

Are you facing a summons for questioning or an investigation into tax fraud or money laundering? Contact Aeacus Lawyers for expert and confidential advice.