Italy’s governor detained on corruption charges
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Italy’s governor accused of corruption was placed under house arrest on Tuesday. Fox News informed of.
Italian journalist and politician Giovanni Toti, who has been president of the Italian region of Liguaria since 2015, is being investigated over corruption allegations that he took political favors in exchange for money to run for four local elections in 2021 and 2022.
His employees, including members of his team, and several local Genoa businessmen associated with the city’s port are also being investigated.
In Totti’s absence, the regional government of Liguria has appointed a vice-president to temporarily handle all administrative tasks.
In a statement, he said Totti “has always acted in the special interests of Liguria.”
According to Totti’s lawyer Stefano Savi, “The president is calm and confident that he will be able to explain everything.”
Additionally, Toti’s chief of staff, Matteo Cozzani, has been accused of electoral corruption as well as “providing support to the mafia”.
Liguaria is a crescent-shaped region in north-western Italy. Its capital is Genoa. It has a population of over 1.5 million people.
Liguanea is famous for its beaches and mineral rich soils. It is a popular tourist destination. The region is known for its herbs, wine, olive oil and pine nuts, among other things.
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