KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The police arrested five men in separate raids around Kuching, Sarawak yesterday for their suspected involvement in smuggling and distributing untaxed cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, with total seizures valued at over RM4 million.

SINGAPORE, June 17 — Three Malaysian men have been arrested for suspected evasion of SG$812,384 (RM2.64 million) in cigarette duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) following an enforcement operation at Gul Drive.

IPOH, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday firmly stated he did not interfere with the court’s decision to acquit and discharge Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor from charges related to money laundering and tax evasion.

LOS ANGELES, Sept 6 — Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday, a surprise move that avoids a potentially embarrassing trial weeks before the US presidential election.

SERI ISKANDAR, June 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is on the lookout for several more individuals involved in the container tax evasion case, including a Singaporean national believed to be the mastermind behind the scheme.

CYBERJAYA, April 30 — The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) will exercise its authority under the provisions of the law if necessary to take enforcement action, including conducting raids, against any individuals or companies identified as evading taxes.

KOTA KINABALU, March 1 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized 81,009 kg of frozen chicken worth over RM1.11 million, believed to have been smuggled in from neighbouring countries at Sepanggar Port early last month.

ROME, Nov 7 — Italy's financial guard seized €779 million (RM3.88 billion) from Airbnb Ireland Unlimited Company, the owner of the short-term rental service, in a case of tax evasion in Italy, Sputnik quoted Italian media reports yesterday.

CYBERJAYA, March 7 — Stressing that taxes must be paid by those eligible, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, wants the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to investigate individuals or companies which engage in tax evasion tricks.