European Prosecutor Drops Case Against Webuild CEO

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has sought to dismiss the case against Webuild CEO Pietro Salini and others over public fund misappropriation allegations regarding a €1.3 billion dam project in Genoa. The dismissal request and Salini's involvement were previously undisclosed.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has moved to dismiss a high-profile case involving Webuild CEO Pietro Salini and three others. They faced allegations of misappropriating public funds in a massive dam project.

The case focused on a €1.3 billion contract for constructing a dam near Genoa's harbor, with significant funding sourced from both European and national public coffers.

The latest developments, including the push for dismissal, spotlight aspects of the investigation that were not previously reported, shedding light on the intricate financial and legal realms of major European infrastructure projects.

(With inputs from agencies.)