Entrepreneur Maria Rosaria Boccia Indicted in Scandal Leading to Minister Sangiuliano's Resignation

Maria Rosaria Boccia, an entrepreneur from Pompeii, has become embroiled in a scandal that culminated in the resignation of Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, with whom she allegedly had a relationship. Boccia has been indicted on multiple charges, including stalking, injury, and illegal interference in Sangiuliano's private life. The trial is set to commence on October 6, according to reports by Ansa. The tumultuous saga began in the summer of 2024 when Boccia proclaimed that she had been appointed as a consultant for events at the Ministry of Culture. She asserted that this appointment was revoked without valid justification, a claim that Sangiuliano denied. In response to this denial, Boccia began to disseminate documents and information linked to the Ministry of Culture, indicating her connections with various personnel and locations within the ministry. Amidst the escalating controversy, Sangiuliano was compelled to resign from his ministerial position in September 2024. The legal charges against Boccia are serious: the stalking allegation involves claims that she pressured Sangiuliano to secure her consultant position, the injury charge is connected to a head injury sustained by Sangiuliano, and the illegal interference allegation relates to the unauthorized recording of a phone conversation between Sangiuliano and his wife, which Boccia later circulated. With the trial approaching, all eyes will be on the proceedings, which aim to unpack the intricacies of this high-profile case involving personal relationships, power dynamics, and the operations of Italy's Ministry of Culture. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2