Former Tax Authority head: Tobacco counterfeiting on the rise

Eran Yaakov, former director of the Israel Tax Authority, said that the phenomenon of counterfeit tobacco products is growing, according to a report.

Former Israel Tax Authority director Eran Yaakov stated that the phenomenon of tobacco counterfeiting is growing, according to a report. No additional details were provided in the statement.

3 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 23:03 · 28 JulLatest

   E-cigarette industry in Israel is based on smuggling and counterfeits.

2. 22:53 · 28 Jul

   Tax Advisors Bureau official estimates tobacco counterfeiting costs Israel billions.

3. 22:43 · 28 Jul

   Former Tax Authority head: Tobacco counterfeiting on the rise

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