FIFE CABBIES suspected of rank tax affairs have been pulled up as part of an HM Revenue and Customs crackdown on tax evasion.

An HMRC taskforce, supported by Police Scotland, targeted 36 premises across Scotland as part of an investigation into suspected tax evasion and uplifted business records for examination.

Enquiries are ongoing and any evidence of tax evasion can be taken forward either civilly or criminally through the courts.

Michael Connolly, HMRC's Scotland taskforce co-ordinator, said, “Tax evasion is a crime that costs society dearly.

“While over 90 per cent of people play by the rules and pay their dues, our taskforces target areas where we see a risk that people won't pay what they owe.”

“By working with our partners in Police Scotland, we will continue to target anyone evading tax.

“The public's help in fighting tax crime is vital, and it can be reported to us on 0800 788 887.”