The provincial commander of the Fiamme Gialle: «We monitor new businesses. Dismantle those behind which people with precedents were hiding “
TREVISO. Password “prevention”. The danger of criminal infiltration into companies in difficulty is an issue that is close to the heart of the provincial commander of the Fiamme Gialle Francesco De Giacomo. He reiterated this in his speech on Wednesday morning, on the occasion of the foundation anniversary of the Guardia di Finanza.
Colonel, are there any signs that the danger is also real in the Marca?
“The signs are there as indeed throughout Italy. Where there is an economic crisis, those who have illicit capital are benefited. Of course the risk here is lower than in other latitudes. But it exists ».
How did the Yellow Flames move during the pandemic, when the risk increased?
«Since the first lockdown was triggered, the Veneto Finance Police has focused the magnifying glass on economic operators who were acting in an“ anti-cyclical ”manner».
That means?
“At a time when everything was closing, businesses were activated. An anomaly ».
So how did you act?
“This is the news. The forces of order generally act in a repressive way, once the crime has been consummated. We, on the other hand, have acted with a view to prevention ».
Come?
“We did a risk analysis. We have deepened the profile of all the people who had roles of directors, owners or shareholders. And we have delved into the criminal profile in the broadest sense of the term. So going to see if they had a criminal record: from generic complaints to those concerning the crimes within the competence of the DDA (District Anti-Mafia Directorate) “.
What emerged from these analyzes?
«That among the 5000 VAT numbers established in the province of Treviso since the beginning of the pandemic, there were also 147 people who had specific precedents for serious crimes. We have therefore closed those VAT numbers that have no reason to exist and that have been set up without an underlying economic and entrepreneurial foundation. This too is prevention ».
So you have blocked the infiltration attempts of criminal organizations in the bud.
“Exactly. It must be said that the economic and social fabric of the Brand is strong and the impact of the crisis caused by the pandemic, although it has occurred, especially in some sectors, has been mitigated. Now there are clear signs of recovery but we will keep our attention high above all to prevent the money from the Rebirth and Resilience Plan that will arrive from Europe from falling into the wrong hands ».
Commander, what advice do you feel you can give to entrepreneurs in difficulty who could succumb to the temptation to open the doors of their businesses to dubious characters?
«That once the doors are opened to these people, they risk leaving their home the next day. We must not give in to temptations and if anything we must denounce. We must not be afraid: we are here to help “.—