Gangnam Ophthalmologist Indicted for Evading 2.7 Billion Won in Taxes Using Fake Invoices

The head of an ophthalmology clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, has been indicted for evading approximately 2.7 billion won in comprehensive income taxes by fabricating tax invoices.

The Tax Crime Investigation Department of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Yong Tae-ho) indicted the clinic director, identified as A, without detention on the 11th on charges including tax evasion under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes.

A is accused of issuing 6.1 billion won worth of false tax invoices between June 2019 and February 2021 to evade approximately 2.7 billion won in comprehensive income taxes.

Investigations revealed that A had attracted patients over several years by paying billions of won in referral fees to "patient brokers" who recruited customers for the clinic.

Seeking ways to avoid the massive income taxes imposed on the resulting increase in net profit, A allegedly fabricated tax invoices as if paying for the production of hospital promotional videos, then received the money back to evade taxes.

It was confirmed that after the investigation began, A paid the full amount of approximately 3.7 billion won in various evaded taxes.
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