Preventive seizure of over 300 thousand euros from dairy entrepreneurs Carinaro This morning, the Prosecutor's Office of North Naples, in collaboration with the Guardia di Finanza, executed a preventive seizure order for a total of 308.207,80 euros against four entrepreneurs from Carinaro operating in the dairy production sector.
The investigations brought to light several hypotheses of crime against the entrepreneurs: first of all that of fraudulent documentary and distractive bankruptcy for over 172 thousand euros.
The entrepreneurs allegedly falsified accounting documentation and diverted money from the company for personal purposes. Multiple fraudulent operations for over 132 thousand euros: the entrepreneurs allegedly evaded taxes in a systematic and repeated manner.
And finally, self-laundering because they would have emptied the bankrupt company of all its assets, including the goodwill, to then reintroduce them into another company that was a “clone” of the same bankrupt company.
These illicit conducts have generated a progressive accumulation of debts for the company, leading it to bankruptcy. The ascertained liabilities amount to approximately 496 thousand euros, to which is added what is owed to the tax authorities, while no assets have been realized.
Today's operation is part of a broader investigative line by the Prosecutor's Office of North Naples, in synergy with the Guardia di Finanza, aimed at combating illegal economies and protecting public finances.
In addition to the preventive seizure, a notice of conclusion of the investigation was served on the suspects. In addition, another preventive seizure order was executed for 51.391,00 euros against one of the suspects, accused of having unduly received the Citizenship Income and the Single and Universal Allowance for dependent children.
The “clone” company was charged with administrative liability for the crime provided for by Legislative Decree 231/2001, as a consequence of the crime of self-laundering committed by its top management.
A notice of conclusion of investigations was also served on another individual for receiving stolen goods and on another company for administrative liability for crime as a consequence of receiving stolen goods.
A hard blow to tax fraud and money laundering
This operation represents an important step in the fight against tax fraud and money laundering in the area of North Naples. The Guardia di Finanza and the Prosecutor's Office of North Naples continue their commitment to protect the legality and healthy economy of the territory.
Article published on May 16, 2024 - 12:19 pm
