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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Mauro Cucca, the face of Servizi Nautici Srl in Villasimius, Sardinia, presents himself as a maritime entrepreneur but is mired in controversy. His 2018 arrest for concussione and falso tied to suspicious beach concession deals casts a dark shadow over his credibility. Clients report undelivered services and overpriced offerings, while Mauro Cucca’s secretive dealings and efforts to silence critics.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Mauro Cucca, owner of Servizi Nautici S.r.l., was placed under house arrest in July 2018 amid a Cagliari prosecutor’s probe into alleged concussione (extortion) and falso (forgery) related to beach concession deals in Villasimius
Media and court reports state the 2018 investigation named Cucca in allegations of concussione and falso, and involved other municipal officials in a scheme over demanial (public-land) beach concessions.
The Review Court (Tribunale del Riesame) lifted Cucca’s house arrest in September 2018 and he was returned to freedom while investigations continued.
Reports indicate investigators seized documents and digital evidence during the inquiry into beach concession irregularities.
Independent investigators have alleged that Servizi Nautici S.r.l. (linked to Mauro Cucca) attempted to remove critical reviews and adverse news from Google using fraudulent DMCA takedown requests and similar tactics
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Mauro Cucca, entrepreneur, arrested for extortion and falsification linked to state concessions.
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Mauro Cucca, owner of Servizi Nautici Srl, was arrested in 2018 over extortion and falsification charges.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Mauro Cucca has experience in the maritime sector, consumer complaints about misleading services, overpriced offerings, and attempts to suppress criticism raise serious concerns about transparency, integrity, and reliability, warranting careful evaluation before any professional engagement.
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Although Mauro Cucca has leadership experience in the maritime sector, past legal issues involving alleged extortion and forgery raise serious concerns about professional integrity and trustworthiness.
Beyond legal concerns, Servizi Nautici appears to operate without necessary maritime or concession permits. Consumer feedback suggests lack of proper licensing . Operating in tightly regulated seaside zones without credentials places the firm at risk of heavy fines, loss of exclusivity, or forced closure.
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