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Three Suspects Under House Arrest in Velletri Judicial Auction Rigging Probe

Investigators executed house arrest orders for three suspects after uncovering a system that rigged 17 auctions to undercut property values

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Overview

  • The Procura della Repubblica di Velletri coordinated the investigation carried out by the Guardia di Finanza’s Velletri unit.
  • Investigators found that bankruptcy trustees and court-appointed auction delegates colluded to falsify certifications for 17 non-existent judicial sales.
  • At least one property valued at over €700,000 was sold for €27,000 after a suspect accepted a €40,000 cash bribe from an Indian national.
  • Searches of suspects’ homes and business premises yielded money-counting machines and about €30,000 in cash linked to the corrupt network.
  • All three individuals remain under house arrest with presumption of innocence as authorities examine financial records for signs of a wider scheme.