Kesko Fastener Origin Investigated

2013-05-20

 According to a media statement issued by the company at the beginning of February, Finnish Customs are investigating the import of screws and steel fasteners from the Far East by Rautakesko and related markings of origin. Rautakesko said it is cooperating with the customs authorities and sees it important that the matter is cleared. The customs authorities have conducted a tax audit at Rautakesko Ltd related to the import and markings of origin of steel fasteners in 2009 - 2011. The two persons suspected of tax fraud in the preliminary inquiry in the matter no longer work for Rautakesko.