Fuel smuggling in Marsala: 4 custody orders and 200 warrants

This morning, the finance officers of the provincial command of Trapani carried out a precautionary custody order, issued by the Gip of the Court, against 4 people suspected of crimes related to organized crime and smuggling of petroleum products. The investigations, directed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Marsala and delegated to the finance officers of Marsala, began in 2022 after monitoring activities against a company operating in the fuel trade. The probe revealed a complex fraud scheme involving four individuals residing in Marsala. They availed themselves of a network of companies to divert diesel fuel eligible for tax breaks to non-eligible uses, evading taxes. This illicit practice allowed the company to sell fuel at a significantly lower price than legally eligible, creating unfair competition for legitimate businesses. The suspects also established a parallel market using some complicit individuals to purchase the subsidized fuel and resell it to unauthorized recipients, with fictitious invoicing. As a result of the substantial evidence gathered, the Prosecutor’s Office of Marsala identified an association aimed at committing multiple tax evasion offenses. Consequently, the Court issued various precautionary measures, including bans on carrying out administrative roles and residence for the individuals involved, as well as the seizure of assets totaling over 250,000 euros. Additionally, over 200 other individuals are being notified of their involvement in the crimes. Actions are also being taken to seize company assets, including business complexes, fuel depots, and vehicles used in the fraud.


Contrabbando di carburanti a Marsala, 4 ordinanze di custodia e 200 avvisi di garanzia

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