进口商涉逃税诈欺：美司法部索赔逾2.8亿美元关税与罚金
美国司法部民事司已向美国国际贸易法院提起民事欺诈诉讼，被告是一家名为 Uni-Tile & Marble Inc. 的进口商。联邦政府在这起案件中的索赔金额超过2.8亿美元，涵盖被指欠缴的关税以及欺诈罚金。 这起诉讼由司法部于10月7日对外公布。诉状指控这家进口商在进口环节存在欺诈行为，使联邦关税收入受损，政府因此通过民事诉讼一并追讨欠款与罚金。此案也反映出联邦机构对海关欺诈的执法力度正在加大。公告把这起案件列入当日的民事执法动态一并发布。 案件将由位于纽约的美国国际贸易法院审理。司法部表示，民事诉讼中提出的指控尚待法庭裁决，在法院作出判决之前，被告依法享有相应的程序权利。（据司法部公告）
DOJ Seeks $280M From Importer Uni-Tile & Marble in Customs Fraud Suit
The Justice Department's Civil Division has filed a civil fraud suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade against importer Uni-Tile & Marble Inc. The federal government is seeking more than $280 million in the case, covering allegedly unpaid customs duties and fraud penalties. The suit was announced by the Justice Department on Oct. 7. Prosecutors allege the importer engaged in fraud in the import process, costing the government customs revenue, and are pursuing both the duties owed and penalties through the civil action. The case reflects stepped-up federal enforcement against customs fraud, and was listed in the day's civil enforcement update. The case will be heard by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The Justice Department notes that the claims in a civil complaint remain allegations until the court rules. (From the DOJ announcement.)
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