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Italian Fashion Company Misuses PNRR Funds

An Italian fashion company misappropriated \u20ac300,000 in PNRR funds intended for internationalization, leading to an investigation and potential legal consequences.

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Federica Nannetti

How much funding was involved in the case?: The company used \u20ac150,000 of the first tranche for purposes other than internationalization, triggering an investigation.
What actions did Simest take following the discovery?: Simest, the organization providing the funding, halted further payments and initiated recovery of the misused funds.
What type of company was involved in the misuse of funds?: A fashion company near Imola, Italy, misused a \u20ac300,000 PNRR grant intended for internationalization.
What was the primary accusation against the company owner?: The Guardia di Finanza uncovered accounting discrepancies and reported the owner for misappropriation of public funds.
What are the potential penalties faced by the company owner?: The owner faces charges of misappropriation of public funds, with potential penalties including six months to four years imprisonment.

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