They impose prison sentences on Cubans for tax evasion

Citizens of Santa Clara, Cuba, have been sentenced to prison for tax evasion. The fraudulent amount exceeded six million Cuban pesos. the camel It was posted on the Facebook profile of the National Office of Tax Administration (ONAT) in the said municipality.

ONAT did not reveal the identity of the accused nor the activity they were carrying out. However, it emerged that one of them was sent to prison for three years for fraud of US$4,978,429.71.

Meanwhile, the other person guilty of tax evasion must serve four years in prison for evading the payment of $1,110,534.51. As if that were not enough, the latter is obliged to “repair” the material damages caused by paying the amount of 1,000,270.64 Cuban dollars.

ONAT in Santa Clara also announced that from January to October of this year, six complaints were submitted to the municipal prosecutor’s office. Many citizens were accused of tax evasion.

The amount defrauded was $11,011,959.08. In all cases, those involved in crimes of this type have already been tried and punished in accordance with applicable law.

Traveling with debt is prohibited

A year ago, Cuba restricted exit from the country to people with significant debts to the National Labor Office. The tax authorities prohibit leaving the island until the debts owed to the state are settled.

To achieve this goal, ONAT signed an agreement with the Directorate of Identification, Immigration and Foreigners (DIIE) of the Ministry of the Interior. Every step carried out in this sense is protected by Law No. 113 of the tax system.

The rule allows the NEO to impose penalties on taxpayers who fail to pay their taxes.

This includes everything from surcharges and fines, to other non-financial fees such as garnishments on bank accounts, facility closures and withdrawal of tax incentives.

A clear example of the measures taken by Cuba against those who evade taxes is what happened last October. The government has barred taxpayers from Sancti Spiritus who owe nine million pesos in taxes from leaving the country.