Naples – Eight precautionary measures, including one arrest in prison and seven under house arrest, were carried out by the Metropolitan Police of Naples as part of the second phase of an investigation coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office of Naples North.
The operation involved public officials from several municipalities in the area north of the Neapolitan capital, accused of having facilitated the release of citizenships fictitious Italians.
The investigation, launched by the Aversa Public Prosecutor's Office, had already involved employees of the Municipality of Villaricca. According to what emerged, the officials had granted citizenship to Brazilian citizens - including footballers and television hosts - falsely certifying their descent from Italian ancestors who never existed and attributing them fictitious registered residences in Italy.
A fraudulent system based on the abuse of the principle of ius sanguinis, used to obtain Italian passports illegitimately.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the network and the number of citizenships unduly issued.
In short
Naples – Eight precautionary measures, including one prison arrest and seven house arrests, were carried out by the Naples Metropolitan Police as part of the second phase of a coordinated investigation…
- The operation involved public officials from several municipalities in the area north of Naples, accused of facilitating the release…
- The investigation, launched by the Aversa Public Prosecutor's Office, had already involved employees of the Municipality of Villaricca.
- Officials have reportedly granted citizenship to Brazilian citizens—including footballers and television hosts—…
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What is the main point of the news?
Naples – Eight precautionary measures, including one prison arrest and seven house arrests, were executed by the Naples Metropolitan Police as part of the second…
Why is this news relevant?
The operation involved public officials from several municipalities in the area north of Naples, accused of facilitating the release…
Which detail helps us understand the case better?
The investigation, launched by the Aversa Public Prosecutor's Office, had already involved employees of the Municipality of Villaricca.
The operation involving public officials is very serious and worrying. It is important that the authorities clarify these facts, because there are many Italians who have the right to citizenship and should not be penalized.