40M superyacht Bayesian sank off Sicily in Aug., resulting in 8 fatalities & Italian prosecutor manslaughter & negligence probe due to possible intelligence data onboard.

The $40 million superyacht Bayesian sank off Sicily in August, resulting in eight fatalities, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. Italian prosecutors are investigating possible manslaughter and negligent shipwreck charges, concerned that the vessel contains watertight safes with sensitive intelligence data linked to Western agencies. Specialist divers have requested heightened security as the wreck may attract interest from foreign governments, particularly Russia and China.

September 21, 2024
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