Basilicata regional councilor arrested in graft probe

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 7 - Francesco Piro, the leader of the Forza Italia (Fi) caucus in the Basilicata regional assembly, was arrested on Friday in relation to alleged corruption in the running of the southern region's health system.
    Governor Vito Bardi, meanwhile, is among over 100 people under investigation in the probe into the construction of a new hospital kin the town of Lagonegro.
    The fact Bardi is under investigation does necessarily mean he will face charges.
    "Yes, we go forward," Bardi replied when asked if he intended to stay in his job after being put under investigation.
    A member of Bardi's executive, Regional Agriculture Chief Francesco Cupparo (FI), has been banned from residing in the city of Potenza.
    Former regional health chief Rocco leone of the Brothers of Italy (FdI) party was notified that he is obliged to reside in Policoro, near Matera. (ANSA).