Mafia considers 3G phones to rigg elections

The Italian Mafia has devised an elaborate plan using phones, to influence the outcome of the upcoming regional elections in Italy May 25th. Reported by both Internet Magazine and the BBC, using 3G handsets, voters were to send images of their ballot as they cast it in the polling booth to claim a 50 Euro award. The plan has been thwarted as Italian authorities are wise to the scheme.

emily | 12:33 AM | News, Buzz |
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