ANAF has discovered a tax evasion of 26.36 million lei related to online broadcasts of mixed martial arts (MMA)

The General Directorate for Fiscal Anti-Fraud (DGAF) has identified a tax evasion mechanism associated with online mixed martial arts (MMA) broadcasts, with an estimated damage of 26.36 million lei.

The targeted company had a significant number of subscribers but did not register the income obtained from monthly subscriptions. This practice reflects an increasingly frequent trend in tax evasion, especially in digital activities. The investigation also revealed a second component of the scheme, in which undeclared income came from organizing events and gambling, directing subscribers to online betting platforms.

ANAF intends to notify the criminal prosecution authorities and continue checks to ensure fair competition in the market, emphasizing the importance of complying with tax obligations in the digital sector, where the boundaries between legitimate business and tax evasion can be unclear.