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Luigi Brugnaro, former mayor of Venice, faces active legal proceedings involving corruption and electoral finance allegations. In June 2026, Brugnaro was indicted for allegedly violating campaign finance laws during his 2020 election. Prosecutors claim he exceeded the legal spending limit by approximately 300,000 euros, allegedly masking funds moved through his private companies. A trial is scheduled for September 21, 2026. Additionally, Brugnaro is a primary subject in the Palude investigation concerning corruption, forgery, and influence peddling. Prosecutors allege he sought to sell the Pili industrial site to a Singaporean magnate at an inflated price in exchange for municipal zoning favors, and was involved in the discounted sale of Palazzo Papadopoli. These charges involve allegations of conflict of interest and the potential ineffectiveness of his blind trust in separating his business and public roles.

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Ex Venice mayor Brugnaro indicted for fiddling election expenses (4) - English Service - Ansa.it

www.ansa.it · 2026-06-05

Venezia, l'ex sindaco Brugnaro a giudizio per le spese elettorali

www.affaritaliani.it · 2026-06-05

Brugnaro, in aula il carosello di fondi (oltre mezzo milione) per il voto. I pm: soldi mascherati da una società all'altra

www.ilgazzettino.it · 2026-04-03

Venezia, finanziamento illecito della campagna elettorale: il sindaco Brugnaro verso un processo bis | Corriere.it

corrieredelveneto.corriere.it · 2025-11-27

Luigi Brugnaro, la procura chiede il rinvio a giudizio per il sindaco di Venezia e altri indagati dell'inchiesta Palude | Corriere.it

corrieredelveneto.corriere.it · 2025-05-12

A Venezia chiuse le indagini: confermate le accuse al sindaco Brugnaro di concorso in corruzione - la Repubblica