Overview
- Prosecutors in Milan and the financial police have an active case that led to house arrests and the seizure of more than €1.2 million tied to an alleged prostitution and money‑laundering operation.
- The network allegedly ran through the Ma. De Milano/Mae Luxury Concierge events brand in Cinisello Balsamo, with Emanuele Buttini and Deborah Ronchi identified by authorities as leaders now under house arrest.
- Case files and Italian press reports say roughly 50 to 70 Serie A players are listed as clients and a Formula 1 driver is referenced in evidence, yet none of the athletes have been placed under investigation.
- A wiretapped call dated February 18, 2026 describes a contact seeking “a girl” for “a Formula 1 driver,” with the reply offering “a Brazilian,” a date that coincided with F1 pre‑season testing in Bahrain.
- Investigators say more than 100 women were recruited and exploited as part of ‘all‑inclusive’ VIP party packages that bundled escorts with luxury hotels and nightlife, with nitrous oxide reportedly used at events, and they are now analyzing seized devices, wiretaps, and bank transfers.