An important operation by the Guardia di Finanza in Varese has uncovered a massive tax fraud amounting to approximately 200 million euros, involving several companies from Brescia. The investigations, carried out by the Gallarate Company and the PG Section of the GdiF at the Busto Arsizio Prosecutor’s Office, targeted 45 “paper” companies lacking real operational activity and 18 individuals under investigation for the illicit creation of fictitious tax credits. These companies, spread across the national territory, submitted tax returns solely to obtain refunds for unpaid taxes, with one case requesting a credit of as much as 100 million euros in a single year.
At the request of the Prosecutor’s Office, the Busto Arsizio Court ordered the preventive seizure of the fictitious credits, thereby blocking their offsetting or transfer and preventing significant damage to public finances. The Guardia di Finanza reiterated the importance of combating tax fraud not only through enforcement actions but also through preventive measures aimed at encouraging tax compliance. It should be noted that the responsibility of the individuals under investigation will only be determined following a final conviction.
