A criminal association that defrauded Inps and operated between the provinces of Catania and Ragusa was discovered by the Guardia di Finanza of Catania. More than 50 people under investigation, amongst whom a notary, an accountant and three labour consultants. During the investigation, coordinated by the prosecutor’s office of Caltagirone, the Guardia di Finanza discovered a tax evasion worth 22 million Euros and false receipts worth 33 million Euros. 5 million Euros were also illegally granted for unemployment. The operation details will be explained during a press conference that will be held at 10am and the Guardia di Finanza headquarters of Catania.

Translated by Chiara Nunnari from John Milton Institute