Greek Tax Authorities Seize Over 200 Luxury Supercars in Nationwide Customs Crackdown

Greek authorities impound over 200 luxury cars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis, for tax and customs violations. Read more about the nationwide AADE operation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 13, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from ekathimerini.com

Coordinated Strike Against Luxury Tax Evasion

Greek law enforcement and tax officials have concluded a major nationwide operation resulting in the impoundment of 229 luxury vehicles. According to a statement released by the AADE on Saturday, the crackdown targeted high-value assets allegedly involved in various tax, regulatory, and customs infractions. The operation spanned multiple regions, with officials discovering vehicles tucked away in private garages, professional dealerships, and other storage facilities. The sheer scale of the seizure represents one of the most significant actions against luxury vehicle tax fraud in recent years.

Digital Intelligence and Toll Booth Data

The success of the operation relied heavily on a sophisticated data-matching strategy. Investigators utilized information gathered from national toll booths and customs houses, cross-referencing it with digital risk assessment tools to identify vehicles that were non-compliant with Greek registration and tax laws. This data-driven approach allowed authorities to track the movement of foreign-registered supercars that had exceeded their legal stay in the country or failed to pay the necessary import duties and luxury taxes.

High-Value Assets and Forensic Checks

The impounded fleet consists of some of the world's most expensive automotive brands, including Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ferrari. With a combined estimated value exceeding €10 million, the vehicles are now subject to rigorous secondary inspections. Beyond tax compliance, authorities are checking the vehicles against international stolen vehicle databases to ensure they are not linked to cross-border criminal activity. In one notable instance during the raids, officials discovered a quantity of cocaine inside one of the luxury vehicles, leading to additional criminal investigations.