P2

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P2 Lodge

P2, also known as Propaganda Due, was a secret masonic lodge operating in Italy during the 1970s and 1980s. It was involved in several high-profile political scandals and was accused of spreading misinformation, bribery, and influence peddling. The lodge was disbanded in 1981 after a police investigation revealed its existence and activities. Some of its members were convicted of criminal charges, and the lodge became associated with widespread public distrust of Italian politics and institutions.

Scandals

Here is a list of some of the scandals associated with the P2 masonic lodge:

Banco Ambrosiano scandal: Involved the collapse of Banco Ambrosiano, one of Italy's largest banks, and the death of its chairman, Roberto Calvi, who was a member of P2.
Lockheed bribery scandal: Involved the payment of bribes by the American aerospace company Lockheed to Italian politicians and officials in exchange for contracts.
Operation Gladio: A secret military operation carried out by NATO that involved P2 members and aimed to counter perceived Communist influence in Italy.
Propaganda Due's alleged involvement in false flag terrorism: P2 has been accused of being involved in several acts of terrorism in Italy, including bombings, that were carried out in order to create a sense of crisis and to increase the power of the military and intelligence services.
Influence peddling: P2 has been accused of using its network of influential individuals to gain political power and influence.

Note: These scandals have been widely reported and discussed, but the full extent of P2's activities and influence is still unknown and some details remain shrouded in secrecy.