Mediaset suspends staff named in probe

(see related)(ANSA) - Rome, June 17 - Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset group said Wednesday it has suspended employees named in a corruption probe into alleged bribes for contracts to stage TV events in Italy. The group said it acted "as the injured party and will cooperate fully with the investigation". Judicial sources said earlier in the day that 44 people being probed include top officials and managers at RAI public broadcaster, companies belonging to the Mediaset group, smaller independent network La7 and media firm Infront.
    The investigation into audio-visual events companies led by detained businessman David Biancifiori, nicknamed Scarface, concerns allegations labour and service contracts were granted in exchange for money or jobs.