(ANSA) - Bolzano, April 6 - An army colonel recently sent to
trial for fraud in allegedly ordering lighter and cheaper armour
for vehicles in Afghanistan hanged himself on Thursday, police
said.
The family of the colonel, who was not named, do not believe
he committed suicide.
The probe started after the 2010 suicide in Kabul of another
officer, Captain Marco Callegaro, who shot himself.
Second suicide in Afghan armoured car
Colonel hangs self 7 years after captain shot self