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Aosta prosecutors order seizures exceeding €5m in casino-linked investigation

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Aosta prosecutors ordered precautionary seizures targeting 33 people under investigation for alleged offences including money laundering, tax fraud and corruption. Financial police said searches across 11 Italian regions sought cash, bank accounts, financial assets and property worth more than €5m; investigators allege that funds were laundered through the Saint Vincent casino using fictitious winnings.

The investigation puts the Saint Vincent casino’s controls and the conduct of its staff under scrutiny.

Earlier fines and penalties by Guardia di Finanza

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedAbruzzo Monopolies Office and Guardia di Finanza find gambling violationsNot stated
Not namedEUR 4,300,000Catanzaro authorities seize €4.3m in assets linked to illegal online bettingNot stated

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Bari prosecutors seek trial of 102 over alleged clan-linked gaming halls

The Bari public prosecutor's office has requested that 102 people be sent to trial over an alleged criminal organisation that helped mafia clans Diomede and Mercante control gaming halls and video lotteries for money laundering. Prosecutors allege winning tickets were bought and reassigned to justify illicit wealth. A preliminary hearing is set for 9 December.

The Bari public prosecutor's office has requested that 102 people be sent to trial in an investigation into an alleged criminal organisation that, according to the accusation, helped the Diomede and Mercante mafia clans control gaming halls and video lotteries and used the businesses to launder money of illicit origin. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 December in the Court of Assise in Bari.

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