Public funding scams in Lombardy, bank official arrested: 56 thousand euros seized.

The Como financiers have carried out ahouse arrest order against a bank official, issued by the GIP of the Court of Monza. At the same time, the seizure quote of over 56 thousand eurosThe man is accused of having favored a criminal association already dismantled 5th November 2024 within the scope of the operation “Money Heist”.

The investigations of the Como Guardia di Finanza had already brought to light acriminal association based in Monza, who allegedly defrauded the state for over 13 million eurosThrough shell companies used for get funding 80% guaranteed by public funds.

Il Bank official arrested was drafting false relationships to facilitate loan approval, receiving in return illicit payments both through bank transfers and in cash. The system also made use of afinancial agency of Brescia, who took care of the procedures to make the process easieraccess to illicit financing, receiving a percentage of the amounts paid.

The investigation has already led to thearrest of 19 Guests, accused of criminal association, aggravated fraud, money laundering and self-laundering, with seizures for 13,8 million euros.

The operation is part of the broader strategy of the Guardia di Finanza to combat tax fraud, which distort competition and penalize social equity.