It appears that this phenomenon is not unique and may be prevalent in numerous countries, but it is unmistakably evident in Denmark. The Danish Tax Authority, SKAT, seemingly prioritizes its revenue collection efforts above established legislative frameworks, particularly through its newly formed 'Follow the Money' initiative. This program is known for its assertive approach in apprehending individuals involved in tax and social offenses.
There seems to be a lack of consideration for the potential collateral impact on vulnerable segments of the population, including children and young women, in their pursuit of individuals indebted to the tune of 50,000.
Currently, a close acquaintance of mine is embroiled in a challenging situation with this authority, facing daunting prospects.
The worst part of this whole situation is that it's like David against Goliath - the tax authorities have endless resources to drive you into poverty because most people have a limited budget for lawyers and accountants. The tax authorities know this. In a democratic country, there should be free process and access to lawyers and accountants when a tax case exceeds a certain amount limit - this limit should not be high but should eliminate the trivial cases.