Antonia Maino Smuggled Antiques Out of India.

Sonia’s mother, Paola Maino, and sister Anushka Winci owned the shops, Etinica in Rivolta and Ganpaty in Orbassano, the Mainos’ hometown in Italy.

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On 1-8-02, smuggling of India’s antique artifacts by Sonia was brought up in the Indian Parliament by
S.Swamy

Many Indians have visited Italy and had seen the shops owned by Sonia, alias Edvige Antonia Albina Maino. .

There is an antique store called Ganapathi in Orbassano
#AntoniaMaino was close to Cultural Attache at the Italian Embassy and used to smuggle artifacts via diplomatic courier bags which escaped customs inspection.

Antique smuggling and money laundering by Sonia with LTTE help was going on since 1984.

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#AntoniaMaino systematically plundered & exported Ancient treasures of India, especially temple sculptures of Tamil N., Andhra, Orissa, Madhya P., Mughal paintings & precious gems in Indian Museums, all protected & banned from export under the Antiquities&Art Treasures Act, 1972
#AntoniaMaino an illiterate housemaid coming from a poor Italian mason’s family, money making was the first criteria, when she married Rajiv.
She never had education, but had herself certified as an art expert, leads to certify Indian artifacts.

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Antique smuggling and money laundering by #AntoniaMainoHatesHindus with LTTE help was going on since 1984.
Boyfriend Quattrocchi, wanted in Bofors, was buying arms frm Phuket, Thai for LTTE. If probed further by CBI-Jain Com would have revealed the conspiracy of assassination
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