Colonel sheds light on Italian tax police

June 30 2011

Chasing tax evaders, sharing intelligence and enforcing the law are all part of the day job for Stefano Gesuelli, head of Italy’s tax police. In an exclusive interview with Jack Grocott, he opens up to the workings of his unit and sends a warning to taxpayers that there is no place to hide.

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