Tax fraud in Desenzano del Garda: network of false invoices uncovered
An important operation by the Guardia di Finanza has led to the discovery of a vast tax fraud network active between Desenzano del Garda and Castiglione delle Stiviere, involving the issuance of over 100 million euros in false invoices. The investigation, coordinated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Brescia, involved numerous officers who conducted searches at various companies and residences in the provinces of Brescia and Mantova. The identified criminal organization is accused of having created a complex system that included shell companies and money laundering practices.
The false invoices were primarily related to the sectors of trade and the processing of ferrous metals, with group members offering “all-inclusive” services for non-existent operations. The illicit proceeds were managed through foreign bank accounts, first withdrawn in cash and then returned to the users of the false invoices, after retaining a variable commission. Furthermore, the group is also said to have enlisted the assistance of Chinese individuals to facilitate the monetization of the funds. Investigations are still ongoing to gather further evidence against the suspects.
