Two Isle of Wight businesspeople suspected of attempting to defraud around £200,000 of income tax were arrested last Thursday morning by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) criminal investigators.
Officers arrested a 47 year old man in East Cowes and a 59 year old woman in Ryde, Isle of Wight, on Thursday 19 May. They have been bailed until 25 November 2011.
HM Revenue & Customs spokesman Bob Gaiger said: “HMRC take attempts of tax fraud seriously and will not hesitate to investigate those who ultimately rob the exchequer of public funds. Anyone with information about individuals who may be involved in tax fraud can contact the Customs’ Hotline on 0800 59 5000.”
Two residential properties were searched and investigations are ongoing.
