Musk contact says totally extraneous to graft probe

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 15 - Elon Musk's contact in Italy Andrea Stroppa told ANSA Tuesday that he was "totally extraneous" to a graft probe in which the CEO of tech company Sogei was arrested in a case allegedly involving defence contracts.
    "I would like to forcefully declare my total non-involvement in the accusation that was recently formulated against me by the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office, which hypothesized my involvement in an episode of corruption of an officer of the Italian Army", he said.
    "I would like to clarify - explains Stroppa - that all the relationships I have had over time with public officials have always been characterized by the utmost correctness and transparency. Furthermore, I have immediately provided full cooperation to the investigators, hoping that my total non-involvement in the facts being investigated can be ascertained quickly. Therefore - he concludes - I will continue in my work with the usual seriousness". (ANSA).