For the application of the penalties provided for in the event of fraudulent manoeuvres, any purchase for which a regular invoice is not represented that conforms to the nature, quantity and value of the goods transferred is deemed to have been made in fraud of turnover taxes and similar taxes, regardless of the seller’s status with regard to the said taxes. In such a case, the buyer shall be liable, either personally or jointly and severally with the seller if the latter is known, to pay the said taxes on the amount of this purchase, as well as the penalty due.
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