China exposes five export tax fraud cases, sentences executive to 13 years
On September 28, 2026, Chinese tax authorities in five provinces publicly exposed five export tax fraud cases involving fake contracts, invoices, and foreign exchange settlements. Total fraudulent rebates exceeded 48 million yuan. One company controller, Zhang Qing, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. A tax official, Xiang Feng, received a six-and-a-half-year sentence for bribery and fraud. Four other officials were disciplined. Authorities recovered 24.6 billion yuan from 4,850 inspected firms over two years.
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China tax authorities expose multiple export tax fraud cases involving officials
On September 28, Chinese tax authorities publicly exposed a series of export tax fraud cases, including instances of collusion between companies and tax officials. The cases detailed include: Hunan Chenrui Communication Technology Co. and its controller colluding with a tax official to fraudulently obtain 3.39 million yuan in export tax rebates (2020-2021); Linyi Qunce International Trade Co. falsely declaring product categories to obtain 8.12 million yuan (2022-2024); Henan Aimaini Seasoning Food Co. using fake invoices and false foreign exchange settlements to obtain 12.31 million yuan (2020-2024); Hubei Ruiao Electronic Technology Co. fraudulently obtaining 1.70 million yuan (2020-2023); and three Shenzhen companies controlled by Chen Hua fraudulently obtaining 22.77 million yuan (2020-2024). Penalties included repayment of rebates, fines, suspension of export tax rebate eligibility for 1.5-3 years, and criminal sentences including up to 13 years imprisonment. Four tax officials were disciplined for negligence. The authorities warned that such fraud is illegal and vowed continued enforcement.
China's Tax Authority Exposes Export Tax Fraud Cases, Multiple Individuals Sentenced
On September 28, 2026, China's State Taxation Administration (STA) publicly exposed five cases of export tax fraud, signaling a strict regulatory crackdown. The cases involved companies using fake invoices, false contracts, and fraudulent foreign exchange settlements to illegally claim export tax rebates. In one case, Henan Aimanai Seasoning Food Co., Ltd. fraudulently obtained 12.31 million yuan in export tax rebates from 2020 to 2024. Its actual controller, Zhang Qing, was sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined. In another case, Hunan Chenrui Communication Technology Co., Ltd., in collusion with a tax official named Xiang Feng, fraudulently obtained 3.39 million yuan. Xiang Feng was sentenced to six and a half years for bribery and dereliction of duty. The STA noted that tax authorities, police, and other agencies have jointly inspected 4,850 export fraud enterprises over two years, recovering 24.6 billion yuan in lost tax revenue. Experts warn that export fraud carries both administrative penalties, including repayment and suspension of export tax rebate rights, and criminal liability, including imprisonment. The STA urged companies to comply with tax laws for sustainable development.
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China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has publicly exposed five cases of export tax fraud, signaling a strict regulatory crackdown. The cases involve companies such as Henan Aimaini Seasoning Food Co., Ltd., which fraudulently obtained 12.31 million yuan in export tax rebates from 2020 to 2024 through fake invoices and false contracts. The company's actual controller, Zhang Qing, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. In another case, Hunan Chenrui Communication Technology Co., Ltd. colluded with a tax official, Xiang Feng, to defraud 3.39 million yuan; Xiang was sentenced to six and a half years. The STA warned that fraud exceeding 100,000 yuan constitutes a criminal offense, with amounts over 5 million yuan carrying sentences of 10 years to life. The article cites Qu Junyu, a law professor at Guizhou University, who emphasized that companies face both administrative penalties and criminal liability. The STA reiterated that compliance is essential for the healthy development of the foreign trade industry.
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China Tax Authorities Expose 5 Export Tax Fraud Cases, Punish Officials
On September 28, tax authorities in Hunan, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, and Shenzhen publicly exposed five cases of export tax fraud that were investigated and punished. The fraudulent companies used fake sales contracts, false VAT invoices, and fake foreign exchange settlements to illegally obtain export tax rebates. The cases have been transferred to judicial authorities. Two of the cases involved tax officials who committed disciplinary or legal violations. In Hubei, four tax officials were held accountable for misconduct in export tax rebate management. In Hunan, a tax official named Xiang Feng was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for accepting bribes and illegally issuing invoices and export tax rebates. A State Taxation Administration official stated that such fraud violates tax collection laws and that the tax department will continue to crack down on illegal activities to maintain a fair tax environment.
Read sourceChina Tax Authorities Expose Five Export Tax Fraud Cases Involving Officials
On September 28, tax authorities in five Chinese provinces and cities—Hunan, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, and Shenzhen—publicly exposed five cases of fraudulent export tax rebate claims, as reported by Xinhua. The cases involved companies using fake contracts, fraudulent invoices, and false foreign exchange settlements to illegally obtain tax rebates. All cases have been referred to judicial authorities. Two cases also revealed misconduct by tax officials. In Hubei, four tax officials were held accountable for enforcement errors in export tax rebate management. In Hunan, a tax official named Xiang Feng from the Xiangxi High-tech Zone Tax Bureau was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for bribery, fraud in issuing invoices, and export tax rebate crimes. A spokesperson from the State Administration of Taxation stated that such fraudulent practices violate tax collection laws, emphasized that compliance is essential for the long-term health of the foreign trade sector, and warned that the tax authorities will continue to crack down on tax evasion and fraud to maintain a fair tax environment.
Read sourceChina Tax Authorities Expose Five Export Tax Fraud Cases, One Executive Sentenced to 13 Years
On September 28, tax authorities in Hunan, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, and Shenzhen jointly exposed five cases of export tax fraud and related disciplinary violations by tax officials. The cases include: Hunan Chenrui Communication Technology Co., Ltd., whose actual controller colluded with a tax official to fraudulently obtain 3.3928 million yuan in export tax rebates; Linyi Qunce International Trade Co., Ltd., which fraudulently obtained 8.1175 million yuan by falsely declaring product categories; Henan Aimaini Seasoning Food Co., Ltd., whose actual controller Zhang Qing was sentenced to 13 years in prison for export tax fraud; Hubei Ruiao Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., which fraudulently obtained 1.6965 million yuan; and three companies controlled by Chen Hua in Shenzhen, which fraudulently obtained 22.7697 million yuan. Tax authorities imposed penalties including recovery of tax rebates, fines, and suspension of export tax rebate processing. Disciplinary actions were taken against tax officials involved, including a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence for one official. The tax authorities reiterated that such fraudulent activities violate tax laws and pledged continued enforcement to maintain a fair tax environment.
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