The FINANCIAL — Following through with the inter-institutional cooperation strategy to fight fuel theft, Petróleos Mexicanos executed the termination of the Pemex Franchise contracts of seven service stations located in the municipalities of Palmar de Bravo (2), Cuyoaco (2), Tecamachalco, Huixcolotla and Quecholac in the state of Puebla, which allegedly perpetrated irregular fuel sales and showed fiscal inconsistencies.
This measure is the result of the inter-institutional operation that was performed on April 18, during which, aside from suspending the fuel supply, tax audits were begun and bank accounts were blocked.
Pemex, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through the Tax Management System (SAT as per its acronym in the Spanish language) and the Financial Intelligence Unit, participated in the operation, as well as the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic. The Ministry of National Defense and the National Security Commission through the Federal Police, in addition to the State Police, provided support and human rights protection at all times, to ensure the safety of the personnel involved, according to Pemex.
This inter-institutional cooperation has the purpose to create an environment of certainty for the end users, as well as to fight the illegal fuel market, tax evasion, money laundering and trade fraud. The Government of the Republic will continue working to fight the illegal trade of petroliferous products, which strongly affects the community and national finances. Petróleos Mexicanos reiterates its committment to continue fighting this crime and take it to the furthest extent possible.
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