Waterford firm accused of VAT fraud fails to appear in court

A Waterford subcontracting company accused of a massive VAT fraud involving over €800,000 has failed to appear in court for trial.

Cappoquin Civil Engineering Limited, whose main director is Mr Christy Landers of Dungarvan, is charged with making fraudulent returns and failing to remit over €775,000 in VAT payments over a number of years.