* Massive syndicate is defrauding tax dept - task force * Tax office must introduce effective oversight systems * Illegal logging business in Riau under scrutiny next JAKARTA, April 9 (Reuters) - A scandal in Indonesia's tax department has exposed how corrupt tax and law enforcement officials set up a "massive" syndicate to defraud the government and embezzle funds, a legal reform official said on Friday.

Bali Business Leader Sees Threats and Opportunities in Higher Taxes on Imported Alcohol. BisnisBali reports that high taxes in the form of customs and excise tax applied on imported alcohol are a great concern for Bali business people. Threatened tax increases of as much as 300 percent have the potential of damaging Bali tourism where the consumption of alcoholic beverages is an important part of a holiday visitors experience. "High import duties (and taxes) inflate the price.