Former Deputy Prosecutor Investigated for Corruption in Chiara Poggi Murder Case

Mario Venditti, the former deputy prosecutor of Pavia, is under investigation for judicial corruption connected to the high-profile murder case of Chiara Poggi, who was tragically killed on August 13, 2007, in Garlasco, Pavia. According to reports from major Italian newspapers Corriere della Sera and Repubblica, citing sources from the ongoing investigation led by the Brescia prosecutors' office, Venditti is accused of receiving illicit payments from the relatives of Andrea Sempio. Sempio is currently the only individual under investigation in the renewed inquiry into Poggi's murder. The allegations suggest that Venditti may have been bribed to request the closure of the investigation against Sempio, which had been opened back in 2016 and 2017. In a significant development, authorities conducted searches this morning at various locations, including the homes of Sempio's parents and uncles, Venditti's residences in Pavia, Genoa, and Campione d'Italia, as well as the homes of two retired law enforcement officers who were associated with the judicial police during the original investigation into Poggi's death. Investigators are currently seeking tangible evidence of the money that allegedly changed hands, which would substantiate the claims of corruption against Venditti. These developments come as part of a broader effort to seek justice in a case that has remained unresolved for more than fifteen years, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial process and the handling of the investigation since its inception. As the investigation unfolds, it highlights the critical need for accountability within the legal system. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2