Perugia Chief Prosecutor Raffaele Cantone said on Thursday that his office was probing allegations of illegal spying on politicians and other high-profile figures following a complaint filed by Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.
Cantone said several people linked to the National Anti-Mafia Directorate have been interviewed. In recent years the Directorate has been digging into the bank accounts and financial transactions of prominent politicians, journalists and industry leaders. (Photo: ANSA)
Cantone said several people linked to the National Anti-Mafia Directorate have been interviewed. In recent years the Directorate has been digging into the bank accounts and financial transactions of prominent politicians, journalists and industry leaders. (Photo: ANSA)
The investigation regards alleged illegal access to databases by a finance police officer while working for the national anti-mafia directorate.
Cantone said several people had been questioned in relation to the investigation and a considerable amount of documentation examined.
According to media reports, Crosetto filed the complaint after he noticed information about him had become public.
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