November 12, 2024
Five-star member Federico Cafiero De Raho was aware of the illegal conduct of spies when he was head of the Anti-Mafia. The circumstance emerges in these hours, thanks to a document that the prosecutor of Perugia, Raffaele Cantone, has deposited at the Court of Review, in view of the hearing in which the judges of Freedom will have to decide whether to place the two main alleged perpetrators of the crime under house arrest. central dossier, namely the financier Pasquale Striano and the former deputy prosecutor Antonio Laudati.
The suspects are responsible for illegal access to databases and revelation of the secret in collaboration with the journalists of the newspaper Domani Giovanni Tizian, Nello Trocchia and Stefano Vergine. The new document put on record by Cantone is a report drawn up in 2020 by the then deputy prosecutor of the DNA, Giovanni Russo, already heard three times by the Parliamentary Anti-Mafia Commission, led by Chiara Colosimo, whose vice president is precisely De Raho, ended up in the sights of the other commissioners for the alleged conflict of interest. With that report, Russo had reported to the leaders of the National Anti-Mafia Prosecutor’s Office, which at that time was led by the Grillino parliamentarian, “anomalies” in Striano’s activities and alleged interference by the financier assigned to the SOS Group on the activities of other groups of investigators.
A new piece of documentation, which came to light from an internal reconnaissance work within the DNA on Striano’s activities, wanted by the national prosecutor Giovanni Melillo, who, already upon his arrival in May 2022, had noticed the sieve of the Anti-Mafia and was took action with stringent guidelines. In the report, which according to the Perugia Prosecutor’s Office Russo had drawn up but then neither signed nor made official, the magistrate then head of the Dap would have brought to the attention of the leaders of the national anti-mafia and anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, led at that stage by Cafiero De Raho, a series of “anomalous conduct” and “interference” by Pasquale Striano on other working groups of investigators who depended on Russo. There was no follow-up to the report. And the spy team was able to compile the dossier until the end of 2022, when the complaint by the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, opened Pandora’s box.
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**Interview with Raffaele Cantone, Prosecutor of Perugia**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Mr. Cantone. Thank you for joining us. The recent revelations concerning Federico Cafiero De Raho and the illegal activities involving spies have sparked significant concern. Can you explain the main findings from the document you’ve submitted at the Court of Review?
**Raffaele Cantone:** Good evening, and thank you for having me. Yes, the document outlines serious allegations against several individuals, primarily regarding unauthorized access to sensitive databases and the sharing of confidential information. We have evidence suggesting that these actions were not only illegal but were conducted in collaboration with journalists from *Domani*.
**Interviewer:** This involves significant figures, including Pasquale Striano and Antonio Laudati. What impact do you believe these allegations will have on public trust in the Anti-Mafia operations?
**Raffaele Cantone:** It’s crucial for the integrity of our institutions that these allegations are taken seriously. The intervention of the judiciary and proper criminal procedures is essential to maintaining public trust. This situation could lead to a reevaluation of protocols within the Anti-Mafia Directorate to prevent misuse of power in the future.
**Interviewer:** Federico Cafiero De Raho’s role has come under scrutiny as well. What implications do these revelations have for him, considering his position in the Anti-Mafia?
**Raffaele Cantone:** Cafiero De Raho’s awareness of the illegal activities raises important questions. As a former head of the Anti-Mafia, his involvement—or lack of intervention—must be assessed carefully. It speaks to a larger issue of oversight within law enforcement agencies that needs to be addressed.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned a report by Giovanni Russo in 2020 that noted “anomalies” in Striano’s activities. How will this previous documentation affect the current proceedings?
**Raffaele Cantone:** The report is a critical piece of evidence. It establishes a timeline and context for the alleged irregularities. It also indicates that concerns were raised previously, but the necessary actions were not taken at that time, creating a continuous pattern of misconduct that we are now rigorously investigating.
**Interviewer:** what steps do you believe need to be taken to restore confidence in the Anti-Mafia operations moving forward?
**Raffaele Cantone:** Transparency is key. We need to ensure that investigations are thorough and that accountability is upheld. Additionally, fostering a culture of integrity within institutions and reinforcing internal checks will be vital. Public confidence hinges on visible integrity and the assurances that no one is above the law.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Cantone, for your insights. This is undoubtedly a complex situation, and we appreciate your openness in discussing it.
**Raffaele Cantone:** Thank you for providing a platform for these important issues to be aired.
