Austrian and Greek authorities conduct 19 searches in illegal gambling investigation
Source: BMF Glücksspiel (Austria)
Austrian and Greek authorities carried out 19 searches in early March as part of Operation Ikarus, targeting an organised group accused of running illegal gambling venues and a network of front companies. Prosecutors allege tax fraud exceeding €10m, organised undeclared work and welfare fraud; 16 search locations were in Austria and three in Greece.
The cross-border investigation targets illegal gambling operations and alleged large-scale tax fraud.