The dossier investigation, involving around 800,000 individuals being spied on, has caused a stir within the government. Despite this, there seems to be no specific measures planned at the moment. Premier Giorgia Meloni has reportedly stated that a law has already been enacted, and instead, they are considering a more effective and timely alert system, with a task force already in operation at the Viminale. This new system aims to uncover not only hackers but also ‘unfaithful’ individuals with access to the system, including agents, court officials, private individuals who have won contracts and are using their credentials fraudulently. The proposed measures could help prevent or at least contain abusive access to law enforcement databases.
The ongoing investigation has revealed alleged acquisitions of intelligence documents by the suspects, who are believed to have high-level support, including from foreign intelligence services and criminal organizations. The group associated with the company Equalize is said to have a structure where each member has contacts within law enforcement and public administrations to obtain data illegally. The investigation has led to the seizure of archives belonging to former policeman Carmine Gallo and a server in Lithuania. Among the 51 suspects identified in the investigation, one of them is Pierfrancesco Barletta, a former minority shareholder of Equalize and current Vice President of Sea (Milan airports), who has decided to suspend himself from his duties.
The investigation also reveals conversations between individuals involved in the dossier activity, discussing the collection of information on various targets for personal reasons. One of the targets, Enrico Pazzali, is under investigation for alleged association with criminal activities. The investigation has identified over 800,000 victims of surveillance between 2022 and 2024, including figures from the Russian-Kazakh business world who aimed to expand an illicit market of information asymmetry. The authorities are now analyzing the vast amount of seized material to uncover the extent of the illegal activities.
The investigation has also uncovered discussions about acquiring technology for cell phone tracking and other illicit activities. The suspects, Carmine Gallo and Nunzio Samuele Calamucci, are believed to have connections to both intelligence services and criminal organizations. The inquiry has led to the seizure of Gallo’s archives, which contain sensitive information, and a server in Lithuania used for illegal data aggregation. Legal proceedings are underway, appealing against the court’s decision to grant only limited detention measures.
The alleged criminal association is accused of obtaining sensitive information, including data belonging to political figures, for sale to clients such as large companies and legal firms looking to gain an advantage over their competitors. The investigation has led to four individuals being placed under house arrest and two others suspended from their duties, as well as the seizure of companies involved in the illicit activities. High-profile individuals, including Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, have also been implicated in the scandal, requesting and receiving unauthorized information for various reasons. The investigation also includes individuals from banking institutions and corporations, all suspected of engaging in illegal information gathering activities.
