HMRC: 4 Weeks Have Passed and It Did Not Even Respond to Report of Tax Fraud at Sirius 'Open Source', a UK Government Contractor
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2023-06-15 23:06:09 UTC
- Modified: 2023-06-15 23:06:09 UTC
HMRC kicks into action when His Majesty's interests align
Summary: The tax crimes of Sirius 'Open Source' were reported to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or HMRC, and by all indications it has no interest in enforcing tax laws here, as the political agenda may not align
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