Milan Probe Uncovers Escort Ring Linked to Serie A Players

Milan prosecutors have uncovered an alleged prostitution ring operating under the guise of a luxury events company, implicating around 50 to 70 professional footballers from Italy's Serie A and one Formula 1 driver as clients, though none face investigation. The probe, centered in Milan, led to house arrests for four individuals accused of organizing the activities and money laundering, with authorities seizing over 1 million euros in suspected illicit proceeds.

The operation, based in Cinisello Balsamo on the outskirts of Milan, presented itself as a high-end concierge service called Made Luxury Concierge. It marketed exclusive packages to wealthy clients, including hotel accommodations, dinners at upscale restaurants, nightclub access, and encounters with escorts, often costing thousands of euros per event. Prosecutors allege the company facilitated prostitution by profiting from these arrangements, which is illegal under Italian law despite prostitution itself not being criminalized. Events extended beyond Milan to the Greek island of Mykonos, and the group used social media platforms like Instagram to attract clients, including athletes.

Investigators seized electronic...