Italy Fears Mafia Quake Fund Grab

The authorities in Italy have created a special team of investigators to make sure the mafia does not get access to earthquake reconstruction money.

After the quake on 6 April, billions of dollars were pledged by the government and the European Union to rebuild homes and public buildings.

Nearly 300 people died and around 10,000 buildings were destroyed by the quake in central Italy.

The mafia has used previous disasters to siphon off money meant for victims.

Via The BBC