Intesa Sanpaolo Apologizes as Bank Clerk Spies on PM Meloni, Politicians, and Celebrities

Oct 13, 2024, 06:45 PM

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, is set to appoint a chief security officer following revelations that a bank clerk illegally accessed the accounts of high-profile individuals, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The bank has apologized for the security breach involving Meloni and confirmed that the employee spied on the Prime Minister, her sister, several ministers, European Commission Vice President Raffaele Fitto, the Senate President, a magistrate, journalists, politicians, and celebrities. The unauthorized access was first leaked to the press last week, raising concerns about the motive behind the breach, with Meloni suggesting it was an attempt to force her out of office. The incident has prompted questions about who the banking data was sold to and highlights the need for enhanced security measures within the bank.