At the behest of the Neapolitan prosecutor, the Digos of Naples conducts a series of searches in the Rome homes and offices of former Prime Minister Massimo D’Alema, his accountant Gherardo Gardo, and Giuseppe, the former director of Fincantieri Ships sector. Alessandro Profumo, general manager of Giordo and Leonardo.
Search warrants for the four suspects were issued by the Neapolitan investigative office as part of an investigation into the purchase and sale of ships and aircraft to Colombia.
The judges assume the suspects were trying to sell the M 346 warplanes and small submarines manufactured by Leonardo and Fincantieri to the Colombian government “for a total economic value of over 4 billion euros”.
According to the accusation quoted by Corriere della Sera, the deal would create a commission of 80m euros to be split between the “Colombian side” and the “Italian side” by appealing to the American affiliated law firm Robert Allen Law – reportedly and introduced by D’Alema as the official brokerage agent. An influx of money that could lead to an illegal valuation of 40m euros.
In the rebuilding of the prosecution, former prime minister Massimo D’Alema would unofficially mediate with Alessandro Profumo (Leonardo’s chief executive) and Giuseppe Giordo (general director of the Fincantieri naval vessels division). To complete the channel of communication between Italian companies and the Colombian government, two outside consultants – Francesco Amato and Emanuele Caruso – allegedly provided D’Alema’s connection through Giancarlo Mazzotta.
Source: Today IT
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