no, it wasn't like that. everybody inside already knew, but they admitted nothing until they were forced to.
If so, you should probably refer them to the prosecutors' office for committing such a vast conspiracy,
Italy government is failing to hold those guys to its laws. That's no good.
Quite the opposite, In reality If there's something I've learned in Italy is that you should NEVER mess up with the Law or the authorities, in any case, never, ever: they are right you are not, and if they think you do something bad they will make you pay for it, even if it's not fair. End of the story.They are waiting for that because they will have more money on the next salary... The "law" exist only for you, but for those who have a good bank account or for those who have knowledge on the high floors or for those who can attract media attention... In these cases things change quite drastically: you can do pretty much you want, you will be prosecuted for the crime? yes, maybe when you are dead, or maybe they find someone else to make guilty...
I've came up with the conclusion that if:
1. nobody knows
2. you have a good bank account
3. it won't make any noise or draw much attention
you can do that, regardless if it's legal or not.
And I tell you what: pepole are pissed off about this, but nobody changes things because it's good for everyone...
Also, it's better if we stop trying to politicize the thread, otherwise the admins will block it.