Agricultural diesel fraud: Financial Police investigation in Enna
An operation by the Financial Police in Enna has uncovered a fraud ring related to subsidised fuel for agriculture. Some business operators, linked to organised crime in the area, had unlawfully obtained substantial tax discounts by making false statements about anti-mafia obstacles.
Agricultural diesel fraud: Financial Police investigation in Enna
In the Enna region, a fiscal fraud ring linked to the provision of reduced-price fuel for agricultural use has been discovered. The investigation was conducted by the local Financial Police, which scrutinised all subjects benefiting from this exemption.
The officers established that several entrepreneurs operating in the towns of Enna, Cerami, Leonforte and Pietraperzia had obtained substantial supplies of agricultural diesel despite not possessing the necessary qualifications. Some of these individuals are found to be linked to criminal organisations in the area.
To access the reduction in excise duties, equivalent to approximately 75% of the final cost, applicants must demonstrate the absence of anti-mafia impediments. According to the prosecution, the investigated parties allegedly submitted fraudulent documentation, concealing their links to organised crime.
In this way they were able to purchase large quantities of fuel at reduced rates, depriving the state treasury of the taxes owed. The total volume of diesel involved in the illicit activity exceeds 120,000 litres.
The judicial authorities have calculated the amount of evaded taxes at approximately €85,000 and have initiated procedures for recovery of the sums. The investigation continues to reconstruct the entire chain of the fraudulent system.
Source: ANSA
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