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Milan clothing imports examined in €33.4 million VAT probe

A couple based in Milan allegedly controlled a series of companies through nominee directors, importing clothing from China and selling it in Italy without remitting VAT. The EPPO puts the unpaid tax at €33.4 million.

CompletedThe LedgersSource date · 10 August 2026
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The allegations concern activity dating back to 2019. The Court of Milan ordered house arrest for the pair as investigators examined who actually controlled the companies behind the imports.

Based on reporting from: EPPO.

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