Italian finance police seize over €6 million in assets in fraud probes

The Guardia di Finanza in Rome and Velletri wrapped up an investigation into a purported scheme that diverted roughly €21 million from several companies. Prosecutors say the group concealed accounting records, fabricated R&D tax credits and created nonexistent fiscal claims. One suspect was jailed, five were barred from corporate activities, and assets worth more than €3.5 million – including properties, company shares and bank accounts – were seized.

In a separate operation in Trieste, the finance police confiscated €2.5 million from two firms and four individuals accused of evading fuel excise taxes, laundering the proceeds into luxury travel, boutique purchases and cryptocurrencies. The scheme, linked to the 2017 acquisition of Depositi Costieri Trieste, involved former Camorra‑affiliated businessmen who had earlier been convicted for mafia association. The assets seized included cash, vehicles and stakes in companies in Campania.

Together, the cases demonstrate a coordinated crackdown on sophisticated tax‑evasion and money‑laundering networks across Italy.