Sanctions fines in Italy: cases and penalties

Good to know

• Investigations were reported in Piacenza (2025) and Brindisi (2026), without convictions.
• The only Italian company listed, Mondo TV S.p.A., was fined by the US Treasury (OFAC).

Cases

Cases shown: 1 of 1

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Totals by year and by authority

Sums of the amounts imposed on companies in this list, by currency, never converted. Not included: breaches published without a fine, anti money laundering penalties, confiscations and amounts imposed on individuals. A total marked about or more than includes an amount that the source gives as approximate or as a minimum.

By year

By authority

Maximum penalties set by law

Maximums in the law, as verified on the official texts linked:

• European Union, Directive (EU) 2024/1226: each Member State must provide, for companies, maximum fines of no less than 5% of worldwide turnover or €40 million (1% or €8 million for some reporting obligations), and for individuals maximum prison terms of at least 5 years for the main offences above €100,000 and for military or dual-use goods. The offences require intent (serious negligence for military and dual-use goods). Transposition deadline: 20 May 2025. (Official source)
• Italy: companies (Legislative Decree 231/2001, article 25-octies.2) from 1% to 5% of worldwide turnover, or from €3 million to €40 million; individuals (article 275-bis of the Criminal Code) 2 to 6 years in prison and from €25,000 to €250,000. Directive transposed by Legislative Decree 211/2025, in force since 24 January 2026. (Official source)

Frequently asked questions

How much can a company be fined for sanctions breaches in Italy?

European Union, Directive (EU) 2024/1226: each Member State must provide, for companies, maximum fines of no less than 5% of worldwide turnover or €40 million (1% or €8 million for some reporting obligations), and for individuals maximum prison terms of at least 5 years for the main offences above €100,000 and for military or dual-use goods. The offences require intent (serious negligence for military and dual-use goods). Transposition deadline: 20 May 2025. Italy: companies (Legislative Decree 231/2001, article 25-octies.2) from 1% to 5% of worldwide turnover, or from €3 million to €40 million; individuals (article 275-bis of the Criminal Code) 2 to 6 years in prison and from €25,000 to €250,000. Directive transposed by Legislative Decree 211/2025, in force since 24 January 2026.

Which companies have been fined in cases involving this country?

This page lists 1 published cases. The largest amounts are: Mondo TV S.p.A. (OFAC (US Treasury), June 26, 2024): $538,000. Investigations were reported in Piacenza (2025) and Brindisi (2026), without convictions.

Has Italy transposed the EU sanctions directive?

Yes: Legislative Decree 211/2025, in force since 24 January 2026, introduced article 275-bis of the Criminal Code and the liability of companies under article 25-octies.2 of Legislative Decree 231/2001.

Who punishes sanctions breaches in Italy?

Public prosecutors and criminal courts; companies are liable under Legislative Decree 231/2001. In this list no decision of an Italian authority appears.