Prosecutors from
Caltanissetta on Wednesday opened a probe for corruption and
abuse of office against the head of the Palermo court's
preventive measures section, Silvana Saguto, who handles seized
Mafia assets. Saguto is suspected of committing the alleged
offences "with judicial administrators and members of her
family", a statement form the prosecutors said. Four months ago
there were reports that the Mafia was plotting to kill Saguto.
Saguto denied the charges, saying there was "no doubt" that her
conduct had been above board.
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