The car dealer hiding from the tax authority was caught by his own advertisements

The Hungarian tax authority seized vehicles, cash, and blocked bank accounts worth over 70 million HUF from a used car dealer. The business imported cars from other EU countries and sold them in Hungary while attempting to evade VAT payments. The dealer did not register their premises, likely hoping to avoid detection by tax inspectors. However, the tax authority identified the location through online car advertisements and invoices for rental fees. They also received data from foreign tax authorities, allowing them to monitor intra-EU car transactions. The authority stated that the business deprived the state of significant tax revenue while gaining an unfair advantage over compliant dealers. Ultimately, several high-value cars and a large amount of cash were seized, and the company's bank account was frozen. A partner attempted to sell a car but was caught in the act.