Anti-Mafia prosecutors in Sicily have launched a parallel investigation. Police say they have requested documents from five foreign companies linked to IVPC - two in The Netherlands and three in Spain. Other companies in Ireland and the UK are also said to have been asked to provide information, while checks are reportedly being carried out on another 12 companies in Italy.
Wind firm boss held for fraud
Two senior businessmen in the wind-power industry have been arrested by Italian finance police, charged with fraud in obtaining public subsidies to build wind farms.
19 November 2009 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 11:53 GMT
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