The 52-year-old bank clerk identified as Vincenzo Coviello insists he accessed the personal bank accounts of high-profile politicians including Meloni and her sister more than 6,000 times in a two-year period out of “curiosity”.
A bank employee in southern Italy is facing criminal charges after illegally accessing the accounts of thousands of people, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, top government officials, and judges.
The 52-year-old bank clerk, who worked at the Intesa Sanpaolo branch in Apulia, is accused of making 6,600 unauthorized entries into the accounts of 3,500 clients over the past two years.
He has been identified by Italian news outlet Corriere della Sera as Vincenzo Coviello.
While no money was reportedly stolen, the breach has sparked concerns about privacy and security at one of Italy’s largest banks.