Scandal in Milan Police: Murder Charge and Extortion Suspicions

The investigation into the death of Abderrahim Mansouri, shot dead in January 2026 in the infamous 'drug forest' in Milan's Rogoredo, has taken a dramatic turn. The main suspect, 42-year-old Carmelo Cinturrino, an assistant to the head of the state police, has been charged with voluntary homicide. The questioning of four other officers, accused of complicity and failure to assist, has undermined the initial version of events. Initially, it was claimed that the officer acted in self-defense when the victim pulled out a gun. However, forensic tests showed no biological traces of the 28-year-old on the replica firearm found, and investigators suspect that the blank-firing pistol was planted at the crime scene after the shot was fired. Analysis of surveillance footage and phone records revealed that 23 minutes passed from the shooting until emergency services were called. During this time, Cinturrino allegedly lied to colleagues, claiming help was already on the way, while the injured man died on the ground. Additionally, suspicions have arisen about corrupt background of the officer's activities. According to witness testimony, Cinturrino regularly extorted thousands of euros from drug dealers in the Corvetto district in exchange for protection. This situation casts a shadow over the entire unit and sparks political debate over the role of the civil party plaintiff, which the city of Milan intends to become. The Rogoredo district in Milan has long been considered one of the largest heroin trafficking points in Europe, where police regularly conduct operations in the so-called Bosco di Rogoredo.„I believe the municipality of Milan must join this trial as a civil party to defend the honor of the city and honest officers.” — Michele AlbianiThe case has sparked strong controversy, as the Democratic Party and local politicians demand that city authorities take action against the police officers, which in turn faces opposition from conservative circles, who see this as an attack on the authority of the uniformed services. Further steps by the prosecutor's office may lead to the exposure of a wider network of corrupt connections in Milan police stations. 23 minuty — passed from the shot to calling the ambulanceCourse of the Rogoredo investigation: January 26 — Fatal shooting; February 19 morning — Interrogation of agents; February 19 evening — Change of charges; February 20 — Revelation of extortion [{"aspekt": "Victim's weapon", "przed": "Aimed a gun at the agent", "po": "Blank-firing pistol planted without victim's fingerprints"}, {"aspekt": "Call for help", "przed": "Immediate", "po": "Delayed by 23 minutes"}, {"aspekt": "Motive of operation", "przed": "Fight against drugs", "po": "Probable corruption-related settling of scores"}] Liberal media emphasize abuse of power, police brutality, and corrupt ties between officers and dealers. | Conservative media warn against hastily accusing uniformed officers and exploiting the tragedy for political fight against the police.