Workshop on New Perspectives on Tax Fraud Detection

Date: December 1, 2025
Venue: Athens University of Economics and Business, Troias Building Slider,
Room 203, Troias 2, Athens 11362 

Duration: One-day workshop

VAT fraud remains one of the most significant challenges to modern tax systems, undermining revenue and distorting fair competition. Understanding the structure of fraudulent activity—often organised through complex transaction networks—is essential for effective detection and prevention. This workshop, jointly organised by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) with the support of the Tax Administration Research Centre (TARC) at the University of Exeter brings scholars working on research that investigates policy aspects of VAT, the role of technology in fraud, and the analytical structure of fraudulent behaviour. On the policy side, it brings together policymakers and practitioners with deep operational knowledge of VAT administration and enforcement. In doing so, it explores the growing role of data—its availability, quality, integration, and use—in modern tax and tax-administration policy, emphasising how data-driven analytics and digital tools can reshape risk management, audit selection, and real-time compliance controls.