• The actions resulted in eight people being investigated for improper use of subsidized diesel after verifying the existence of this product in 15 vehicles

• Action has been taken at four 'B' diesel reception points in two locations

• Tax regulations provide for penalties of between 3,600 and 7,200 euros per vehicle in case of fraudulent use

March 25, 2024.- The Customs Surveillance Unit of the Tax Agency in Badajoz, together with members of the Fiscal and Border Patrol of the Civil Guard of Badajoz and Villanueva de la Serena, have detected a subsidized diesel fraud generated by several companies and businessmen in the province of Badajoz. As a result of the actions, six individuals are considered alleged administrative offenders for improper use of diesel and another two are investigated as possibly also related to fraudulent activity.

The actions, carried out on March 14 in different parts of the municipalities of Castuera and Campanario, focused on the control of subsidized diesel reception facilities; specifically the so-called 'B' diesel, and intended mainly for agricultural use.

In this context, four 'B' diesel reception points were supervised, as well as checks for possible irregularities in its use in vehicles not authorized for this purpose.

In the municipality of Castuera, three tanks were inspected, one located in a workshop and automobile sales store, with a capacity of 2,000 liters, another in the facilities of a livestock farm and feed factory, also with a capacity of 2,000 liters; and a third located in a warehouse and with a capacity of 1,000 liters. The fourth tank, also with a capacity of 1,000 liters, was located in an automobile bodywork and paint repair shop in the municipality of Campanario.

Also in relation to the possible irregular use of 'B' diesel, checks were carried out on a large number of vehicles with different characteristics, such as cars, trucks and special vehicles, resulting in a total of 15 positive checks after extraction and analysis of samples. , so the corresponding minutes were drawn up.

In accordance with the Special Tax regulations, and taking into account the tax power of the 15 vehicles, the financial penalties for each of them will range between 3,600 and 7,200 euros.