(ANSA) - Rome, December 11 - The 5-Star Movement on Tuesday called on its coalition partner, Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini's League, to clarify the case of party treasurer Giulio Centemero. Centemero is involved in an investigation into alleged illegal party funding.
"We are certain that the League will provide further clarification," M5S Lower House and Senate whips Francesco D'Uva and Stefano Patuanelli said in a statement. "And we hope that Salvini does not play down the case.
"We are duty-bound to say one thing: we have always fought against illegal party funding". The new probe follows the case of the alleged misappropriation of League party funds by members of its old guard.
That case saw League founder Umberto Bossi and former treasurer Francesco Belsito convicted and led to an order for 49 million euros of party funds to be seized.
M5S demands League clarify Centemero case
Treasurer involved in illegal-party-funding probe