Armed police in Romania carry out raids linked to UK tax scam

Romanian police conduct raids connected to UK tax scam linked to stolen data and fraudulent tax refunds. Thirteen suspects were detained in Bucharest, with a fourteenth man arrested in Preston. Luxury cars, cash, and electronic devices were seized during the armed raids. The scammers allegedly accessed British taxpayers' personal data through phishing, with "millions" in refunds stolen, although an exact amount was not specified. HMRC and Romanian police collaborated on the operation, arresting male and female suspects between the ages of 23 and 53 on charges including computer fraud and money laundering.