Core Viewpoint - A new type of economic crime involving the illegal acquisition of VAT invoices to fraudulently claim export tax rebates has emerged, significantly disrupting tax order in certain regions [1] Group 1: Crime Methodology - The criminal group utilized "invoice-goods separation" techniques to fraudulently obtain over 4 billion yuan in export tax rebates by illegally acquiring more than 4 billion yuan in input tax credits [1][5] - The group operated under the guise of producing mobile phone LCD screens, creating a false narrative of legitimate business operations [5][6] - The scheme involved three main steps: illegal acquisition of VAT invoices, establishing a factory for "performance" production, and "borrowing" goods for export to claim tax rebates [6][8][9] Group 2: Investigation and Enforcement - Joint actions by public security and customs departments led to the dismantling of the criminal network, with significant evidence gathered from various locations including Guangdong and Hunan [4][12] - The investigation revealed that the group had established shell companies across multiple provinces to facilitate their fraudulent activities from 2013 until their capture [12] - The authorities have implemented stricter measures and judicial interpretations to combat the rising trend of export tax rebate fraud, including the sharing of criminal records on a national credit information platform [12]