Scheme to Conceal Revenue and Pay “Cash in Hand” Wages in the Taxi Services Sector Suppressed in One of the Regional Centers of the Republic of Belarus

An unlawful scheme was identified and suppressed by the regional department of the Financial Investigations Department of the State Control Committee of the Republic of Belarus in cooperation with tax authorities. The scheme was organized by two residents of the regional center where the illegal activities were carried out.

It was established that, while providing passenger transportation services by taxi, the individuals concealed cash revenue received from taxation. Part of these funds was used between 2022 and 2024 to pay drivers “Cash in Hand” wages. More than 200 employees received such “grey” wages.

The damage caused to the state in the form of unpaid taxes, including unremitted personal income tax amounts, exceeded 450 thousand belarusian rubles.

Criminal cases have been initiated against the company’s officials.