Italian authorities have expanded a sensitive investigation into an alleged minor prostitution ring, with several well-known names from Italian and European football reportedly appearing in the investigation file. Among them is Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Bastoni has received an official notice informing him that investigative proceedings have begun, and he is expected to be questioned by the Italian authorities.
Reports state that the footballer is being investigated over alleged contacts with a 17-year-old girl as part of a broader inquiry into a suspected minor prostitution network operating in the Milan area.
The local prosecutor’s office is continuing its investigation into the alleged organizers and other individuals suspected of being involved in the case. Bastoni is reportedly mentioned in the investigation as a person suspected of having used the services of the alleged network. However, no formal charges have been filed against him at this stage, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Italian news agency ANSA has reported that several other prominent footballers are also mentioned in the investigation documents, including Rafael Leão, Dušan Vlahović, Olivier Giroud, Achraf Hakimi, Dean Huijsen, Daniel Maldini, and Arthur Melo. According to the reports, their names appear in the case file as part of the ongoing investigation, although the exact nature of each individual’s involvement—and whether any further action will be taken by the authorities—has yet to be determined.
Italian authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the progress of the investigation. Further developments are expected to clarify the position of the individuals named in the case.
