Foreign language NGO accused of tax evasion scheme causing millions in damages
A tax evasion scheme involving approximately 4 million lei has been uncovered at a non-governmental organization in Chisinau. The director and accountant of the organization are suspected of deceiving the state between 2022 and 2024. This organization specialized in teaching foreign languages, according to the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).
According to the investigation, the suspects allegedly paid teachers only their net salaries without calculating and transferring the mandatory contributions for medical and social insurance. As a result, these employees were deprived of access to medical services and the accumulation of pension contributions.
To create the appearance of legality, the suspects reportedly organized teaching activities through numerous teachers who worked under entrepreneurial patents. This system implies that teachers are responsible for paying their social and medical contributions individually. However, in reality, the amounts that should have been paid to the state were illegally appropriated by the organization's management.
During law enforcement searches, various items were seized, including accounting documents, drafts, computers, mobile phones, and an external hard drive containing information on income and salary payments.
Investigations are ongoing to determine all the circumstances, recover damages, and hold those involved accountable. Until a final decision is reached, the individuals concerned are entitled to the presumption of innocence under the law.
