Italy seizes over €21 million from Camorra clan and blocks €850 k EU mobility fund amid fraud probes

The Italian anti‑mafia and financial police confiscated assets worth more than €21 million from members of the Camorra’s Casalesi clan. Investigators uncovered a parallel banking system that moved fraudulent tax‑credit proceeds abroad and back into the clan’s hands, using fake beneficiaries, Chinese accounts and “underground banking” to hide the money. The seizure included cash, vehicles, a boat and real‑estate in the Caserta province.

In a separate investigation, the Guardia di Finanza identified a €2.8 million fraud involving EU “Life” programme funds for sustainable mobility in the Tuscan towns of Orbetello, Isola del Giglio and Monte Argentario. Six individuals, including project managers and company administrators, were charged with fraud, attempted fraud and embezzlement after funds intended for electric vehicles and boats were largely diverted to personal expenses and dummy contracts. Authorities halted the final tranche of €852 k and are seeking to recover nearly €2 million.