Barletta crackdown seizes five firms in Italian tax fraud probe

The Guardia di Finanza’s provincial command in Barletta seized five companies and assets valued at several million euros after uncovering a scheme to issue false invoices and defraud the tax system. The investigation, coordinated by the Procura di Trani, began following a fiscal check on a Bisceglie‑based clothing company. Authorities identified “fiscal danger indicators” and irregular commercial relationships with suppliers across Italy, leading to charges against 34 individuals.

The alleged fraud involved the creation of firms that generated invoices for nonexistent operations, affecting 13 companies that allegedly benefited from the scheme. In total, 45 entities are under investigation, with seven identified as beneficiary companies under administrative liability provisions.