They are suspected CIA agents. The CIA doesn't publish its employment records. In the Italian case, I believe the man was taken off the street. However there was a similar case in Sweden where the man was captured by Swedish security people and handed over. Of course the CIA won't hand the people over, but the legal process must be followed in any case. As for the pre-judgment issue: kidnap is illegal. The question before the court is whether these particular 13 people did this act. ... al  bin Baloney (Hows my driving?)