Several leaders of Chinese funded enterprises in Burkina Faso have been detained and investigated on charges of tax evasion. The embassy reminds them

On April 19, the Chinese Embassy in Burkina Faso issued a consular reminder through its WeChat official account: recently, the heads of several Chinese funded enterprises in Burkina Faso were detained and investigated by the relevant authorities in Burkina Faso on the grounds of suspected tax evasion and high fines. The Embassy in Burkina Faso has communicated with the relevant government agencies and law enforcement departments multiple times to promote fair law enforcement and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and enterprises. At the same time, the embassy reminds Chinese citizens and enterprises in Burkina Faso to operate in accordance with the law and regulations, actively fulfill social and environmental responsibilities, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of migrant workers, avoid illegal activities such as unlicensed operation and tax evasion, and not engage in illegal gold mining activities in any region.

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