HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers visited businesses across the country and arrested three people in a day of action following the implementation of new powers in the fight against till fraud.

Businesses that manufacture, supply, or promote Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS) systems that assist users in concealing or reducing the value of till sales now face fines of up to £50,000 and criminal investigations. Users may also face fines as HMRC ramps up its efforts to combat tax evasion.

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