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Digital threats

Email phishing

Updated on 2 Apr 2026

Phishing emails purporting to be from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) are currently in circulation. These claim to contain an official notification regarding a refund. Please ignore these emails, do not click on any links they contain, do not disclose any personal data and delete these emails. Further measures can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Cyber Security.

Key figures for criminal cases and investigations

The Criminal Matters and Investigations Division (ASU) conducts criminal proceedings in accordance with the rules of administrative criminal law. The division also participates in legislation in the area of criminal tax law. The ASU thus contributes to securing the tax claims of the general public, punishing unlawful behaviour and protecting the tax legal system.

As English is not one of Switzerland's official languages, only the most important information is translated into English. Please refer to the German, French or Italian original version.