Maurizio Cocco

Maurizio Cocco is an Italian engineer who has been imprisoned in Côte d'Ivoire for over two years on charges he claims are false, including fraud and money laundering. His wife has publicly voiced concerns for his deteriorating health, highlighting that he has suffered a stroke, contracted malaria, and lost significant weight while being held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. Despite his legal battles and numerous appeals for his innocence, he remains incarcerated, prompting urgent calls for his release.