The Rome prosecutor’s office has officially listed former Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano as a suspect following a complaint filed by Angelo Bonelli of Avs. The complaint alleges two crimes: embezzlement and the disclosure of official secrets. While the Court of Auditors is examining the use of public funds for travel and official vehicles, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is preoccupied with a different issue. Maria Rosaria Boccia is set to appear on the TV show È sempre Cartabianca with Bianca Berlinguer, a development that has been interpreted by Meloni’s team as a deliberate act of aggression or even blackmail from the Berlusconi family.
The Prime Minister’s anger over Boccia’s upcoming TV appearance is detailed in today’s media reports. The controversy is compounded by recent leaks from Andrea Giambruno, which led to his public separation from Meloni. The premier views Boccia’s appearance on Rete 4 as a hostile act from a media group with which relations have been strained for a year. The suspicion is that this move may be a warning related to privatizing RAI or increasing the license fee, rather than being motivated by audience metrics.
Meanwhile, the investigation into Sangiuliano, which began at the Piazzale Clodio courthouse, will be forwarded to the Ministerial Court. Prosecutors will examine whether public funds were misused for personal benefits during the time Sangiuliano was virtually advising the minister. The investigation will scrutinize expenses related to trips, stays, and events attended by the entrepreneur and influencer while she was supposedly involved in official duties.
Sangiuliano has claimed that all expenses were covered by the event organizers, although these funds are still considered public money. Additionally, questions have been raised about the use of an official car, which Sangiuliano asserts was used only for short trips. Boccia has claimed that she was transported to events like Coldplay and Il Volo concerts, and there is speculation that Sangiuliano might have included expenses for his guest in his reimbursements.
The Court of Auditors is conducting a comprehensive review of financial records, including travel, meals, and use of official vehicles. In a recent interview, Sangiuliano claimed to have paid for everything personally and showed credit card receipts on camera. Boccia, however, insists that no public funds were spent. The former minister, who may return to RAI to oversee regional news outlets, maintains that the truth will be proven with documentation. The judiciary now faces the task of uncovering the facts.
