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Gaetano Galvagno Denies Corruption Charges in Sicilian Assembly Inquiry

He was interrogated by prosecutors over claims he steered hundreds of thousands in regional festive event funds to associates

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Overview

  • Galvagno is under investigation for allegedly arranging December 2023 allocations to two entrepreneurs in exchange for contracts to his collaborators
  • He requested a hearing after receiving notice of an extended probe and was questioned two weeks ago, during which he rejected all accusations
  • Palermo’s prosecutor’s office has gathered wiretap evidence to support allegations of fund manipulation
  • The case centers on a €100,000 grant to Fondazione Dragotto for the “Un magico natale” initiative and €200,000 assigned to Catania events managed by Puntoeacapo
  • Investigators allege the entrepreneurs then awarded assignments to Galvagno’s spokesperson, Sabrina De Capitani, and press officer Salvatore Pintaudi