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Milan Riding Instructor Arrested on Sexual Violence Charges Involving Minor Pupils

Protected interviews with minors led investigators to identify additional alleged victims.

Overview

  • Police arrested a 62-year-old instructor on September 12 and transferred him to San Vittore under a custody order for sexual violence.
  • The investigation began with a complaint from a pupil’s parents and is being handled by the Milan Prosecutor’s Office with the Mobile Squad.
  • Protected hearings uncovered at least four alleged victims from the same riding center, with reported incidents from late 2023 to March 2025.
  • Investigators say the suspect exploited his position to grope girls and make explicit sexual remarks during lessons.
  • The coverage notes a similar 2022 case in Pioltello, where a 71-year-old instructor was arrested after seven girls reported comparable abuses.