Overview
- Investigators, who carried out the operation on Tuesday, placed four suspects under house arrest and seized more than €1.2 million in alleged illicit gains.
- Prosecutors say the group ran a luxury events front called Ma.De Milano that sold all‑inclusive nights with dinners, clubs, five‑star hotels, travel and paid companions.
- Case files and wiretaps mention between 50 and 70 top‑flight footballers and a Formula 1 driver as clients, with nitrous oxide noted for its euphoric effect and lack of detection in doping tests.
- Emanuele Buttini, Deborah Ronchi, Alessio Salamone and Luan Fraga are accused of organizing the scheme, with evidence from ex‑workers, bank records and Instagram posts showing the agency’s pitch.
- Media outlets have published photos and partial lists in recent days, heightening reputational risk for athletes as the sealed probe continues to focus on the organizers and could widen.