A major scandal is shaking the Italian sports world and dominating the headlines of the country's main newspapers. The Milan Prosecutor's Office is investigating an alleged scheme linked to a luxury escort agency that arranged meetings for players from Serie A clubs, the top tier of Italian football.
The case gained notoriety after it was revealed that 64 players appeared in a search and seizure warrant. Their names were included as keywords for analysis of cell phones belonging to individuals linked to the agency. “Ma.De. Milano”, identified as the center of the investigation. Milanese police made a precautionary seizure of more than 1,2 million euros.
Authorities say the athletes are not under investigation at this time. The analysis seeks to clarify their possible participation in the organized parties.
Brazilians mentioned in the investigation
According to italian mediaThere are Brazilians involved in the case. Among them are women linked to the agency under investigation and a man identified as Luan Amilton Praga Luz, mentioned in reports as being investigated for suspected racketeering and exploitation of prostitution.
According to a article from Corriere della SeraHe is under house arrest.
Names from the world of football appear in the vote count.
Among the names listed in the analyzed material are prominent players in European football, such as Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Rafael Leão from the Portuguese national team, and Dusan Vlahovic, a Serbian player for Juventus.
Among those mentioned in the document are Brazilian players. Carlos AugustoInter Milan's (formerly Corinthians) left-back and Juventus midfielder Arthur, who currently plays for Grêmio, appear on the list.
There are also references to athletes linked to clubs such as Atalanta, Lazio, Bologna and Sassuolo.
There are also mentions of a Formula 1 driver and athletes from hockey teams.
Authorities emphasize that the presence of these names does not imply direct involvement in crimes. The goal is to verify possible connections to the scheme under investigation.
Testimonials and next steps
The Public Prosecutor's Office has already begun collecting testimonies from women involved in the agency's network. The investigations include analysis of cell phones and communication records.
Investigators are seeking to understand the scope of the alleged scheme, including the possible offering of paid services after social events. They are also investigating the use of laughing gas on some occasions.
The case is ongoing and new information will be released as the investigation progresses.
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