A 64-year-old from Naples was arrested on charges of repeatedly stealing diesel from Asia company vehicles.
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The Carabinieri investigations documented at least 47 episodes of theft, with the employee taking fuel from secluded places and hiding it in a shackThe man was placed under house arrest.
The investigations, coordinated by the Naples Public Prosecutor's Office, started following a complaint filed by the sole director of Asia, revealed a very specific modus operandi.
The employee, taking advantage of his supply duties, would move away from the pre-established routes, heading towards secluded and isolated places. Here, with the help of pumps and tanks, siphoned diesel fuel from the vehicles' tanks, stealing it from the company.
The Carabinieri, through shadowing and close observation, documented at least 47 episodes of theft, reconstructing in minute detail the phases of the individual criminal actions.
He hid the stolen diesel in a shack
The man, in fact, had identified a safe place to hide the loot: a shack in the open countryside, where he accumulated the stolen diesel cans.
A huge economic damage
The house searches led to the seizure of 29 cans of petrol for a total of 400 liters, confirming the investigators' suspicions. The overall value of the stolen fuel is still being quantified, but it is estimated that the amount could reach several thousand euros.
The economic damage caused to Asia It is significant, not only for the value of the fuel stolen, but also for the additional costs incurred by the company to restore the fuel levels necessary to ensure the continuity of the waste collection service.
An arrest that puts an end to a long series of thefts
The arrest of the employee represents a major success for the police and a relief for the company. The operation put an end to a long series of thefts that damaged not only the company's economy, but also the citizens, forced to suffer disruptions in waste collection due to the lack of fuel.
The suspect was placed under house arrest, pending trial.
Article published on 17 October 2024 - 13:55
How sad to see people taking advantage of their jobs to commit crimes. Hopefully the company can recover from the damages suffered.
It is really sad to read about these actions. We hope that justice will be done and that the company can recover from the damages suffered.