Italian Authorities Arrest 11 in €520M Mafia-Linked VAT Fraud Scheme

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  • 159 individuals under scrutiny,

  • More than 400 companies implicated across Europe.

This comes on the heels of a major international enforcement operation in November 2023, which resulted in 43 arrests across 10 countries. The suspected mastermind of the operation evaded that sweep but turned himself in at an Italian airport in May 2025.

Ongoing International Enforcement

The Italian State Police and the Italian Financial Police executed the most recent arrests, in coordination with the EPPO. The names of the arrested individuals have not been disclosed. The investigation continues to expand, highlighting the transnational nature of financial fraud and the persistent influence of mafia groups in European economic crimes.