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Thirteen arrested in investigation into Camorra links to public contracts near Naples
Italian authorities arrested 13 people in an investigation into alleged Camorra influence over public contracts in Naples and its province.
Nine people were taken to prison and four were placed under house arrest.
The inquiry focuses on alleged business dealings linked to the Veneruso clan, including in waste services, healthcare and public administration.
Investigators allege a corruption system involving businesspeople, administrators and public officials.
Those arrested include a senior regional official and several politicians, but the allegations have not been proven in court.
Authorities also seized a company as part of the investigation; no further steps are specified.
Thirteen people were arrested in an investigation into alleged Camorra infiltration of public contracts in Naples and the surrounding province.
Nine were taken to prison and four were placed under house arrest.
The investigation concerns alleged corruption involving businesspeople, administrators and public officials.
Authorities also seized a company.
The inquiry focuses on the Veneruso clan’s alleged business interests in waste, healthcare and public administration.
- Who
- Thirteen people, including a senior regional official and several politicians, were arrested.
- What
- They were arrested in an investigation into alleged Camorra infiltration of public contracts and a corruption system.
- When
- At dawn on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Naples and the surrounding province.
- Why
- The investigation concerns alleged links between the Veneruso clan, public contracts and corruption.
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- Arrests
- 13 people
- Custody
- 9 in prison; 4 under house arrest
- Location
- Naples and the surrounding province
- Seizure
- One company seized
- Investigation focus
- Veneruso clan interests in waste, healthcare and public administration