Ex Ilva of Taranto, from benzene peaks to the alleged fraud: house arrest requested for former CEO Morselli

The Taranto Prosecutor's Office has requested house arrest for Lucia Morselli, former CEO of Acciaierie d’Italia, and others due to alleged pollution and irregularities in CO2 management from 2019 to 2024. The investigation focuses on environmental management failures at the steel plant, with accusations including environmental disaster and fraud against the state. The inquiry began following benzene spikes detected at the facility, leading to searches and seizures in 2024. Morselli also faces separate legal issues regarding fraudulent bankruptcy in Milan.