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Valter Lavitola Investigated as Alleged Mastermind in Attack on Ranucci

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Valter Lavitola, an entrepreneur and former journalist, is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating an attack on Sigfrido Ranucci in Rome last October.
  • Carabinieri searched Lavitola's property, seizing his phone and computer as part of the investigation into the bombing.
  • Lavitola and four others, previously arrested, face charges including possession of an explosive device and threats, aggravated by mafia methods.

An investigation into an alleged attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci has led to entrepreneur Valter Lavitola being named as a suspect. Lavitola, who has a history of legal entanglements, is reportedly the alleged mastermind behind the October incident in Rome.

Carabinieri officers, acting on a warrant from the District Anti-Mafia Directorate (DDA), conducted a search of Lavitola's premises. His mobile phone and computer were seized as investigators gather evidence. The motive behind the alleged attack is still under investigation.

Four individuals were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the bombing. Prosecutors Francesco Lo Voi and Carlo Villani, along with Edoardo De Santis, believe this group carried out the physical act of the bombing. Lavitola and the four arrestees are jointly charged with possession and use of an explosive device, as well as threats and damage, all aggravated by mafia-like methods.

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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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