In that respect, they are heirs to Bruno Munari, who advocated a design award for ubiquitous anonymous objects such as padlocks and fishing nets.

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Italian authorities arrested Munari and Nino Rovelli's youngest son, Oscar, on money laundering charges in January and asked Uncle Sam for help in recovering the funds.

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The Justice Department points the finger at Pierfrancesco Munari, an accountant hired by the Rovellis once the family "became aware" the settlement from the bank was dirty.

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