Lawyers representing the
League have agreed on an arrangement with prosecutors for the
seizure of party funds related to convictions for fraud, sources
said Tuesday.
Under the arrangement, 100,000 euros will be confiscated
every two months for a total of 600,000 euros a year.
The seizure relates to convictions handed down to former
League leader Umberto Bossi, former treasurer Francesco Belsito
and three ex auditors who were found guilty of fraud against the
State estimated at 49 million euros, between 2008 and 2010, for
illicit electoral spending reimbursements.
Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini said that
it would be a problem for Italian democracy if his party were
unable to operate because all of its money was confiscated.
The fraud dates back to before Salvini was elected leader of
the rightwing group.
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