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Several Romanian nationals are suspected of defrauding the UK tax authority of over £1.7 million through fraudulent VAT refund claims. A joint operation involving Romanian and British police is underway, executing 21 search warrants across six counties. The suspects allegedly accessed the HMRC online platform illegally and submitted false refund requests using modified bank account details. Investigators have identified numerous fraudulent claims, with some already paid out, resulting in significant financial losses. The ongoing investigation aims to gather evidence and identify assets for potential seizure.