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Valter Lavitola arrested for masterminding bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci

Valter Lavitola, an entrepreneur and former editor, has been arrested in Rome on charges of being the mastermind behind a bomb attack targeting journalist Sigfrido Ranucci. The explosion occurred on October 16, 2025, in front of Ranucci's home in Pomezia, causing significant damage to his vehicles.

Investigators from the Rome Prosecutor's Office and the Carabinieri allege that Lavitola orchestrated the attack to increase Ranucci's public popularity and facilitate his entry into politics. According to court documents, Lavitola had previously discussed political ambitions with Ranucci, even suggesting he could become a high-ranking political leader.

Lavitola is also accused of using the 'mafia method' in his criminal activities. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Gomes Clesio Tavares, a Cameroonian citizen currently a fugitive in Africa. Tavares is alleged to have acted as an operational intermediary, recruiting and instructing the group of four individuals—three men and one woman—who were arrested in late June as the material executors of the attack.

Evidence for the prosecution includes forensic analysis of mobile phones, vehicle tracking during the preparatory phases, and intercepted communications. Lavitola has denied the accusations, but the investigation continues to reconstruct the full command chain of the criminal plot.

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Carabinieri · Gomes Clesio Tavares · Pomezia · Procura di Roma · Rai · Report · Rome Prosecutor's Office · Sigfrido Ranucci · Valter Lavitola

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SOCIALISMO E CREDIBILITÀ [avantionline.it]