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Conte Accuses Meloni Over Counterfeit COVID-19 Masks

Former Prime Minister Files Letter with the District Attorney's Office Accusing the Government of Paying 100 Million to a Company Selling Suspicious Masks During the Pandemic

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The short version

Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has accused the Meloni government of paying 100 million euros to a company that produced counterfeit masks during the pandemic. The debate between Conte and the prime minister has been postponed until September 14.

Giuseppe Conte filed a letter with the prosecutor's office accusing the government of paying 100 million euros to the company JC Electronics for face masks during the pandemic.2,1 Conte made these allegations during a committee hearing and in a letter to the prosecutor's office.2 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded that “the truth is a right” and described the confrontation with Conte as a “firing squad.”3

Conte accused Meloni of being the "mastermind behind the attacks" against him, asking her to confront him directly.1,3 Conte denied any wrongdoing, stating that he had not received any illicit funds.1 The debate between Conte and Meloni has been postponed until September 14 to allow the discussion to continue.3

“One hundred million to JC Electronics”
Giuseppe Conte, ex premier2
“Meloni, the mastermind behind the firing squad”
Giuseppe Conte, ex premier3
“The truth is a right”
Giorgia Meloni, premier3
“I haven't done anything wrong”
Giuseppe Conte, ex premier1
“Meloni is the mastermind behind the attacks—face me”
Giuseppe Conte, ex premier1

Why it matters

  • JC Electronics is a company that Conte mentioned as a recipient of public funds for the supply of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.2,1

  • The Green Pass and vaccination policies were at the center of the debate between Conte and Meloni, according to reports in the Italian press.3

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3 reports from 2 outlets. The numbers in the article point here.

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