A coordinated sting operation by
the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Naples,
Bologna, and Rome (Italy) today dismantled a criminal gang
accused of importing fuel into the Italian market while
systematically evading VAT, according to an EPPO statement. The
investigation, code-named 'Fuel family', resulted in judicial
action against eight people, including the suspected
ringleaders. A freezing order of approximately €300 million was
also issued against 59 suspects and 13 companies believed to be
involved in the fraudulent activity.
According to the investigation, the fuel was imported from
suppliers in Croatia and Slovenia, among other countries, via a
network of more than 40 missing traders in Italy who vanished
without fulfilling their tax obligations.
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