by InTrieste
A criminal investigation into alleged money laundering has cast doubt over the appointment of Antonio Gurrieri as president of the Port Authority of Trieste. Gurrieri, currently serving as the port’s acting commissioner, is under scrutiny by the Trieste Public Prosecutor’s Office for financial transactions linked to a private consulting firm he founded.
According to Il Piccolo and confirmed by official sources, investigators are examining substantial transfers from companies based in Singapore to MMG, an Austrian consulting firm established by Gurrieri. MMG specializes in training and education in the transport sector, an area in which Gurrieri is considered an international expert.
In recent weeks, Gurrieri received formal notice of being under investigation. On June 30, the Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s financial police) conducted searches at his home and office, seizing electronic devices and documents. The probe reportedly stems from a tax audit carried out earlier this year involving Alpe Adria, a logistics company where Gurrieri serves as sole director.
Gurrieri’s attorney, Alessandro Diddi, has contested the legality of the search order. The outcome of the investigation could influence whether Gurrieri’s nomination as president moves forward.
