Lavitola and the Brazilian factotum: the request for a protection spell after the search of the carabinieri

A new chapter has emerged in the investigation into the dynamite attack outside the home of journalist Sigfrido Ranucci. Documents published by Il Fatto Quotidiano reveal financial transactions linked to Valter Lavitola’s large-scale project on carbon credits, with funds flowing from Rome to both Cameroon and Brazil. Among the recipients was a company tied to Ivan Bonela, known as “Ivan,” based in Cabo Frio, Brazil. Described by sources close to Lavitola as his factotum and practitioner of rituals, Bonela reportedly received an order from the former businessman to perform a protective ritual following a police raid in early July. The financial flows and the role of “Ivan” were detailed in reports by Il Fatto Quotidiano. Funds from the Neutralia SRL, owned by Roman entrepreneurs Gianluca De Marchi and Fabio Mazzoni, were directed toward the account of Ostras Tour, which is associated with Bonela. According to the publication, Lavitola referred to him as a figure who could carry out such rituals. The documents suggest that these transfers were part of the broader scheme involving carbon credits, an operation Lavitola estimated could generate between 700 million and 1.3 billion euros annually. On July 5th, shortly after a late-night phone call between Lavitola and Ranucci via Signal, surveillance devices placed in Lavitola’s vehicle recorded a conversation with Ivan. Lavitola expressed concern over a court order authorizing a search that officially marked him as a suspect in the attack against his friend. He voiced hope that Ranucci would defend him, comparing the situation to the influence of Silvio Berlusconi. “If he defends me, even for reputation reasons, it will be the same as Berlusconi,” he said during the call. Lavitola also discussed fears of possible arrest and considered selling some of his assets, including a fish market, to cover legal expenses and protect his property. He referenced past legal troubles and the fear of being left in a difficult position. His anxiety was heightened by the potential consequences of the ongoing investigation. Bonela's involvement extended beyond financial matters. He appeared in conversations between Lavitola and an agency conducting public opinion polls to assess the political viability of Ranucci. According to sources in Rome, this survey was part of an image-building campaign aimed at promoting Ranucci’s candidacy. When contacted by Il Fatto Quotidiano for clarification regarding his relationship with Lavitola and the ritual, Bonela responded by blocking journalists on WhatsApp and significantly reducing his presence on Facebook. Meanwhile, prosecutors are working to determine the origin of the funds used to hire the individuals responsible for the attack. The case continues to unfold with further developments expected as authorities seek to clarify the connections between Lavitola, Bonela, and the alleged perpetrators.