The Guardia di Finanza Financial Police said Thursday it was part of a massive investigation into the tax evasion plan for oil trade carried out by the Calabri Mafia company.
Confiscation occurred in Italy and Germany. Five companies suspected of participating in the fraudulent network operated by 'Ndrangheta, owned in southern Italy but operated internationally.
The Andrea Doria action coordinated by the Calabria anti-Mafaya prosecutor revealed a complex oil trade fraud scheme in which former companies and forged business relationships allow companies to evade value-added and excise taxes.
Fraudulent statements allow purchases that are tax-free.
Criminal groups reportedly run the entire oil marketing chain to the final distribution on the street. Shell and local real estate agents are involved.
Italian authorities confiscated the entire Italy and 28 businesses, three of which were headquartered in Germany. The two companies are involved in oil trade, transportation and real estate leasing.
More than 80 cars, several luxury watches and about 1 million euros in cash were seized.
