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Ginestra anti-mafia investigation in Calabria

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The Ginestra anti-mafia investigation, led by the Catanzaro District Anti-Mafia Directorate, ~~has resulted in 41 precautionary measures~~ continues following an operation on October ~~28.~~ 28 that resulted in 41 precautionary measures. The probe focuses on alleged links between political figures and organized crime in the Cosentino area. Suspects, including high-ranking mafia figure Damiano Pepe, have exercised their right to remain silent during interrogations. The investigation ~~also~~ involves the suspended mayor of Corigliano-Rossano, Flavio Stasi, who was ~~under house arrest. Prosecutors allege that Stasi was~~ accused of being involved in an agreement to secure electoral support during the June 2024 administrative elections by promising job opportunities in exchange for votes. ~~Stasi~~ Stasi, who is suspected of having links to Annibale Matalone and Vincenzo ~~Curia. In recent developments, former Corigliano-Rossano city councilor Piero Lucisano, who resigned following the investigation, has also undergone questioning~~ Curia, recently had his house arrest revoked by a judge in ~~Catanzaro. Lucisano is accused of political-mafia vote swapping related to the June 2024 local elections. Both Lucisano and Stasi have filed legal requests for~~ Catanzaro on November 5. Following the ~~revocation of their house arrest. Flavio~~ revocation, Stasi ~~recently underwent~~ addressed a ~~guarantee interrogation before district judge Fabiana Giacchetti~~ crowd in ~~Catanzaro. During the hearing, Stasi denied the allegations~~ Piazza Bernardino Le Fosse, describing his period of ~~political-mafia electoral exchange. His defense team, led by lawyers Mauro Mitidieri and Maurizio Minnicelli, submitted administrative documents~~ confinement as the “longest and ~~evidence to contest~~ darkest days” of his life. While expressing gratitude for community support, he defended the ~~prosecution's claims, asserting~~ region against claims that certain statements regarding the ~~documentation clarifies~~ investigation attempted to defame Calabria. Despite the revocation of his ~~administrative actions. Lucisano remains~~ house arrest, the judicial proceedings and investigation remain ongoing. Other figures remain involved in the ~~probe and~~ probe, including former city councilor Piero Lucisano, who is ~~also~~ accused of political-mafia vote swapping ~~in connection with~~ related to the June 2024 local elections and Antonio Mingrone. While Stasi chose to answer ~~questions,~~ questions during his guarantee interrogation, other high-profile suspects, such as Salvatore Galluzzi, opted to remain silent during their hearings. Following his legal proceedings, Flavio Stasi has been released from house arrest. In a social media statement, Stasi expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by his community and the Calabria region during his nine days of confinement. silent.

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