Spain Hands Over Ukrainian Suspect to Poland in Massive Tax Fraud and Document Forgery Case

Ukrainian Citizen Extradited from Spain to Poland

According to Radiotrek — Світ: On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:30 AM, Spain extradited a 30-year-old Ukrainian national to Poland under a European arrest warrant. The man is accused of committing 77 offenses involving tax fraud, the use of counterfeit documents, and illegal employment of foreigners in Poland. This information was confirmed by the Regional Prosecutor's Office in Gdańsk.

Case Background

Between 2018 and 2019, the Ukrainian was a board member of a company based in Gdynia. During this period, he allegedly exploited fake invoices and VAT documents, resulting in 996 invoices amounting to a gross total of 16.27 million Polish zlotys. Over 3 million zlotys of VAT deductions were claimed based on these fraudulent documents. Additionally, he issued 49 counterfeit invoices totaling 2.95 million zlotys, enabling another company to reduce its tax liabilities by approximately 792,000 zlotys.

• Between 2017 and 2020, he is also suspected of using forged paperwork to employ 284 foreign workers illegally in Poland.
• The counterfeit documents included medical examination certificates, occupational safety forms, ZUS ZUA forms, and employment office papers.

The suspect was apprehended in Spain while on vacation and was subsequently transferred to Polish authorities following his extradition. If convicted, he faces a lengthy prison sentence and fines. The final verdict will be determined by the court.

This extradition highlights the critical role of international cooperation in tackling organized crime and tax-related offenses.

It also reflects the proactive efforts of Polish law enforcement agencies in investigating illegal activities that undermine the national budget. Given the potentially severe economic impact of such crimes, uncovering and penalizing offenders is essential for maintaining law and order in Poland.