# Corruption investigations in Catanzaro > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigations-in-catanzaro > Updated: 2026-10-29T16:22:47.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Authorities in Catanzaro are conducting multiple investigations into alleged corruption and illegal activities within public institutions. One investigation, led by the Guardia di Finanza and prosecutor Domenico Assumma, focuses on alleged irregularities regarding the restoration of the city's Duomo. The probe examines potential corruption, the exchange of professional roles, and the falsification of public documents. Stefania Argenti, director of the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, has received a notice of investigation concerning allegations of exchanging professional assignments and manipulating public competitions. In a separate matter, prosecutors have requested the indictment of 22 individuals and two companies following an investigation into the Renato Dulbecco University Hospital. The prosecution alleges a parallel system of illegal private medical practices where staff reportedly organized private services outside official channels. Suspects, including medical professionals and administrators, face charges such as conspiracy, fraud against the state, embezzlement, and money laundering for allegedly accepting direct cash payments from patients to bypass official hospital revenue procedures. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Catanzaro prosecutors seek trial for 22 individuals in hospital corruption probe Catanzaro prosecutors have requested trials for 22 people and two companies accused of running an illegal private medical circuit at the Renato Dulbecco Hospital to evade official payments. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-prosecutors-seek-trial-for-22-individuals-in-hospital-corruption-probe ### 2026-10-29: Catanzaro Duomo restoration under investigation for alleged corruption Italian authorities are investigating alleged corruption and professional misconduct involving the restoration of the Catanzaro Duomo, targeting the director of the local cultural heritage Superintendency. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venice-textile-sector-tax-fraud-investigation-reveals-2-million-scheme --- Cite as: Corruption investigations in Catanzaro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-investigations-in-catanzaro