Many A-list stars are being investigated for tax evasion.

Among the approximately 1,400 people being investigated for allegedly defrauding the tax authorities of up to £700 million, there are approximately 100 'super-rich' stars on the list such as Robbie Williams, Geri Horner, Phillip Schofield...

Many famous stars of the British entertainment and television industry such as Robbie Williams, Neil Morrissey, Geri Horner, Phillip Schofield... are involved in tax evasion scandals. Photo: AFP/REUTERS

According to The Sun, in relation to the latest tax evasion scandal in the UK, 1,400 people, including many pop stars, reality TV stars, sports stars and even politicians, are being investigated by the authorities of this country.

All of these stars were shareholders in film investment company Ingenious and were promised profits and tax breaks by investing in Avatar and Life of Pi. The amount of money that Ingenious is suspected of defrauding the tax authorities of is around £700 million.

According to the list released by the UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), among those involved in the investment are many famous stars such as British pop singer Robbie Williams, TV star Phillip Schofield, former Spice Girls member Geri Horner, actor Neil Morrissey...

Avatar, one of Ingenious's films, has caused many investors to stumble. Photo: BBC

Not only entertainment stars but many football stars are also involved in this scandal, including former England players David Beckham and his wife, Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker...

“We are pleased that the court also agreed with us that most investors in Ingenious’ claims to tax exemption were completely unreasonable,” said an HMRC spokesperson.

HMRC also confirmed that the investment plan offered by Ingenious is not a legitimate investment method but a form of tax evasion.

Meanwhile, a representative of film investment company Ingenious said it would appeal the court's ruling.

According to the BBC, those who invested in Ingenious were required to put up at least £100,000 and were promised tax breaks if they invested in film projects. Many later realised their mistake, saying they were poorly advised and unaware of the risks.

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