The prosecutor is investigating Pregis for tax evasion, a leader in large-scale distribution in the catering sector

The Milan prosecutor's office has seized 13 million euros from Pregis, a leading food distribution company for hotels and restaurants, amid tax evasion investigations involving CEO Ivo Gentilini. The inquiry highlights the use of subcontracting to reduce labor costs, leading to tax evasion and worker mistreatment. Prosecutor Paolo Storari stated that the fraudulent mechanism is ongoing, causing significant losses to the treasury and ongoing labor exploitation. The company reportedly has no internal procedures to identify tax issues within its supply chain, with the financial benefits of the scheme estimated at 13 million euros from 2022 to 2025, primarily benefiting the company's executives.