• An 80-year-old Italian man is under investigation for alleged involvement in 'sniper tourism' during the Bosnian War.
• The man allegedly participated in attacks on civilians from hills around Sarajevo in the 1990s.
• This investigation was prompted by a legal complaint from journalist Ezio Gavazzeni.
• It is estimated that 11,000 civilians were killed during the siege of Sarajevo.
• The suspect has been summoned for questioning by prosecutors on February 9.

Italian prosecutors are investigating an 80-year-old man in connection to allegations of "sniper tourism" during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. Reports indicate that this former truck driver, residing near Pordenone, is the first identified suspect in a broader inquiry that has raised significant public interest, particularly among survivors of the Sarajevo siege. He faces several charges including premeditated murder, aggravated by base motives, although it remains unclear whether he was directly involved in killings or facilitated logistics for others, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

The genesis of the investigation can be traced back to a legal complaint filed in February 2025 by journalist Ezio Gavazzeni, who gathered evidence regarding the activities of individuals traveling to Bosnia to participate in these alleged sniper activities for "entertainment." Gavazzeni's inquiry was reportedly ignited by his viewing of the documentary "Sarajevo Safari," which details these horrific events. Prosecutors opened their investigation in November 2025 and are currently focusing on multiple individuals, including the primary suspect, according to AA and Reuters.

Legal sources have indicated that this suspect, as well as others, allegedly engaged in actions that led to the deaths of innocent civilians, including children and elderly people, by firing from elevated positions around the besieged city. The horrific nature of these actions, described in media reports as “human hunts,” underscores the chilling reality of the war, where it is estimated that over 11,000 civilians lost their lives due to sniper fire and shelling. The forthcoming interrogation of the suspect will take place on February 9, as investigators hope to uncover further details of this alleged criminal scheme, according to AA and Al Jazeera.