Italian police have seized “spy glasses” and other items from influencer Maria Rosaria Boccia, who had an affair with former tourism minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. Boccia faces investigations for alleged threats and assault, leading to Sangiuliano’s resignation and raising concerns over security breaches in parliament.
Italian police recently conducted a raid at the home of Maria Rosaria Boccia, an influencer whose affair with Gennaro Sangiuliano, Italy’s tourism minister, led to his resignation. Officers seized “spy glasses” that Boccia allegedly used to film inside the parliament, along with her computer and mobile phone.
Boccia is under investigation for allegedly threatening Sangiuliano and for possible assault, as reports suggest she struck him, leaving him with a head injury. The exact details of the threats have not been disclosed, but making threats against public officials is a criminal offense in Italy.
The scandal began when Sangiuliano, 62, confessed on television about his affair with the 41-year-old Boccia, prompting public outrage and political fallout. He publicly apologized to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and his wife for his actions, marking him as the first minister to resign from Meloni's right-wing government.
As their relationship soured, leaked text messages revealed tensions between the two. Boccia claimed she was hired by Sangiuliano and had access to confidential information regarding a G7 summit, raising security concerns. However, Sangiuliano denied these claims, stating he never employed her and had opted against hiring her after receiving conflict-of-interest advice.
The situation continues to develop, with Boccia actively engaging with the media and sharing details on social media about her interactions with the minister.
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