Discount on Lake Maggiore, located south of the Swiss Alps, on May 28 resulted within the drowning of 4 people, including a former Mossad agent, two Italian intelligence officers, and a Russian lady. The boat, carrying 23 passengers, was caught in a fierce storm with gusts exceeding 70km per hour. The incident has sparked hypothesis about the nature of the gathering, as a number of major Italian information outlets report that the boat ride was a secret work meeting between Italian and Israeli agents.
Public prosecutor Carlo Nocerino is investigating the accident, revealing that thirteen of those on board have been Italian brokers and eight have been Israeli brokers. The boat’s captain, Claudio Carminati, and his Russian wife were the only passengers not concerned in intelligence work. Carminati is now being investigated for potential crimes of inflicting a shipwreck and culpable homicide.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s workplace confirmed the deceased Israeli man was a retired Mossad agent, stating, “The Mossad lost a dear good friend, a loyal and professional member who devoted his life to the safety of the State of Israel for many years.” The workplace kept away from revealing the agent’s identity because of his service with the agency..