Naples – The Guardia di Finanza has made a major seizure as part of an investigation into money laundering and fraudulent bankruptcy: officers from the Naples Economic and Financial Police Unit have executed a precautionary seizure order issued by the preliminary investigations judge of the Naples Court at the request of the Naples Public Prosecutor's Office, sealing four prestigious properties located in Naples, Massa Lubrense, and Crotone , as well as shares in ten companies , for a total value of over €2,3 million.
Investigations have revealed a complex money laundering scheme involving the misappropriation of assets from a renewable energy company . Despite being in liquidation and insolvent, the company continued to operate from 2016 to 2022 , gradually draining its coffers through fraudulent transactions.
Specifically, the company's liquidator hired the company's wife and daughter , guaranteeing them high salaries of €12.300 and €5.700 per month , respectively , as well as signing bonuses of €50 and €30 . Furthermore, he entered into maintenance contracts with a company affiliated with him, incurring unjustified costs and outsourcing the work. Other suspicious transactions included paying for restoration work for unreported thefts and transferring over €2 million to his own family under fictitious names.
The previous seizure and the attempt to hide the funds
Already in October 2023 , the same company had been subject to an initial precautionary seizure worth €4,2 million , equal to the proceeds of the fraudulent bankruptcy crime . Further investigations revealed that the suspects, immediately after receiving the illicitly stolen sums, attempted to conceal their origin through wire transfers to associated companies , investments in luxury goods , and the purchase, renovation, and furnishing of luxury properties.
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It is incredible that there are people who exploit the system in this way. I do not understand how they can continue to operate despite the economic problems of their company. They must be severely punished.
This is not the first time we hear about situations like this. Justice must intervene more quickly to stop these incorrect behaviors and protect the local economy from further damage.
The situation is worrying, investigations must go deeper to discover all the details and those responsible for this huge fraud. It is important to protect the interests of honest citizens.