Twenty-six people were charged with fraudulently obtaining VAT refunds totaling approximately 140 thousand euros. The Guardia di Finanza of the provincial command of Varese discovered these "tax-free tricksters": the individuals purchased goods in Italy and requested a VAT refund upon their departure from Malpensa airport, claiming to be residents of non-EU countries when they actually had the domicile or residence in Italy. All face charges of fraud. The Fiamme Gialle have also added another 35 people to the Otello 2.0 System's blacklist, since they are suspected of requesting disproportionate reimbursements. Italian law permits visitors domiciled or living outside the European Union to get a VAT refund for items purchased in Italy if the value exceeds 70 euros, the products are intended for personal or family use, and the goods are transferred outside the EU within three months. These requirements were completely misrepresented in the cases at hand.