Fraud with European funds, seizure of luxury cars and villas in Italy. 22 people were arrested for embezzlement involving several hundred million euros.
Dozens of searches were carried out in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia. The suspects allegedly applied to receive subsidies to support the digitalization, innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses, which were in reality fictitious. They were allegedly helped by accountants, service providers and notaries, and are suspected of having transferred the funds received to bank accounts.