Ranucci, who has been under police protection since 2021, thanked the investigators, but noted that the main question remains open: who ordered the attack and whether "other levels" are behind it. The case has once again stirred debate about the safety of journalists in Italy. ANSA ↗
Four detained over bomb attack on journalist Ranucci. Trail leads to the Camorra
Italian investigators have detained four suspects in the bomb attack on investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, host of the Report programme on public broadcaster Rai 3. Three were remanded in custody, the fourth placed under house arrest. Le Monde ↗
The device exploded last October near Ranucci's house in Pomezia, near Rome, approximately 20 minutes after his daughter had parked there. No one was injured. According to investigators, the trail leads to the Camorra and to mafia-style methods, with a key tip arriving via an anonymous email titled "Easter gift." According to the investigation, the suspects were acting on commission. La Repubblica ↗
Ranucci, who has been under police protection since 2021, thanked the investigators, but noted that the main question remains open: who ordered the attack and whether "other levels" are behind it. The case has once again stirred debate about the safety of journalists in Italy. ANSA ↗
Key actors — tap for context
Sigfrido Ranucci
Italian investigative journalist, host of the Report programme on public broadcaster Rai 3, long a target of mafia threats.
Why here: Target of the bomb attack for which four suspects have now been detained.
More info →Camorra
Mafia organization from the area around Naples.
Why here: Investigators have linked it to the trail from the attack on the journalist.
More info →Ranucci, who has been under police protection since 2021, thanked the investigators, but noted that the main question remains open: who ordered the attack and whether "other levels" are behind it. The case has once again stirred debate about the safety of journalists in Italy. ANSA ↗
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