‘Italy rocked by espionage scandal in which Mossad implicated’: “An internal espionage scandal is rocking Italy after a private investigation firm made up of current and former senior members of the security services was alleged to have stolen personal information on politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and public figures, to be used for extortion. Israel’s Mossad was alleged to have been involved in deals with the Milan-based investigative firm.
At least four people are under arrest and dozens more under investigation. Cyber security experts and hackers may have breached the servers of Italy’s interior ministry, investigators said. Meloni described the alleged plot as “unacceptable” and “a threat to democracy.” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto demanded an urgent parliamentary probe, out of concern that state secrets may have been compromised. He said the personal information that was exposed is the tip of the iceberg.”
Daniel Bettini
Israel’s Mossad spied on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her inner circle, four arrested, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
— The report claims Mossad collaborated with a Milan-based private investigation firm staffed by former security service members, who allegedly stole personal data from politicians and public figures for potential extortion.
— Four arrests have been made, with dozens under investigation. Cyber experts suggest Italy’s Interior Ministry servers may have been breached.
— Italian media call it a “high-level conspiracy” involving mafia and intelligence officials.
— Meloni condemned the plot as a “threat to democracy,” while Defense Minister Guido Crosetto urged an urgent parliamentary probe into possible compromised state secrets.
