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Friuli Venezia Giulia fuel subsidy fraud uncovered
An investigation by the Guardia di Finanza in Udine has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving fuel subsidies in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. The scheme resulted in the illicit distribution of over one million liters of fuel and fraudulent reimbursements exceeding 240,000 euros.
The investigation, conducted in collaboration with the regional government and the Udine and Pordenone Chamber of Commerce, identified two main methods of deception. Four service station managers were reported for simulating fictitious fuel deliveries, performing unauthorized double swipes of subsidy cards, or canceling real transactions to reload them with higher quantities to claim larger regional reimbursements.
Additionally, 25 private citizens were sanctioned for 1,665 illegal refueling incidents totaling approximately 13,000 liters. These individuals used subsidy cards for vehicles they no longer owned due to sales, exports, or deregistration. In response to these findings, the region is moving toward a new validation system using QR codes to strengthen prevention and control.
Entities
Camera di Commercio di Udine e Pordenone · Chamber of Commerce of Udine and Pordenone · Friuli Venezia Giulia · Guardia di Finanza · Udine
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Some motorists used subsidies for vehicles they no longer owned due to sale, decommissioning, or export. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] An investigation by the Guardia di Finanza revealed a fraud system involving fuel subsidy cards. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Over one million liters of fuel were illicitly dispensed through the fraud scheme. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fraud resulted in over 240,000 euros in undue reimbursements to the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Twenty-five cardholders were sanctioned for 1,665 illegal refills totaling approximately 13,000 liters. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Four service station managers were reported for simulating fictitious fuel dispensing and manipulating card transactions. www.italianotizie24.it · www.italpress.com · www.pugliain.net