Lazio Audit Court looking into Sangiuliano case

Ex culture minister quit over affair with would-be advisor

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Sep 09 2024
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Lazio Audit Court looking into

The prosecutor of the Lazio Audit Court has opened a probe into the case of former culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, who quit last week due to a scandal over an affair he had would a would-be advisor, sources said on Monday.
    The scandal regarded reports that influencer and businesswoman Maria Rosaria Boccia may have had access to email exchanges regarding the upcoming G7 Culture meeting.
    Sangiuliano, 62, admitted having a relationship with Boccia in an long interview with State broadcaster Rai on Wednesday, but denied that she had had access to classified information or that public money was spent on her.
    He said Boccia had been set to be made an official advisor for major events but he "revoked her appointment" because of the relationship between them.
    He said he was quitting because his honour was on the line and he wanted to be able to show his "absolute transparency and correctness without involving the government".
    He said he would take legal action, starting with a complaint to criminal prosecutors.
    Boccia, 41, has disputed the minister's version of events.