Unidade of Polícia Econômica and Financeira of Milão launched an operation to dismantle a luxury prostitution scheme that generated millions of dollars in Europa. The investigation, coordinated by deputy prosecutor Bruna Albertini, shows that the criminal organization’s revenue exceeded 1.2 million euros, equivalent to around R$7 million at current prices. Entre the names that appeared in the case files, the mention of a Fórmula 1 driver stands out, as well as several football players from the first division of the Italian championship.
The case gained international repercussion after details of the wiretapping were released by the local press this Tuesday. Embora the driver’s identity remains under judicial secrecy, the documents detail how the group operated to attract high-income customers. The structure had physical headquarters and offered services in popular tourist destinations.
Escutas phone calls reveal direct mention of motorsport competitor
The involvement of Fórmula 1’s pilot was recorded through telephone interceptions authorized by Justiça. In one of the dialogues transcribed in the police report, an interlocutor states that a competitor in the highest category of motorsport was in the city and requested the agency of a companion. The registration does not specify whether the athlete in question is part of the current grid for the 2026 season or whether he is a driver with recent stints in the category.
The judge responsible for the case in Milão chose to omit the names of the clients in the decision issued so far. The strategy aims to preserve investigations while the leaders of the scheme are prosecuted for serious crimes.
- Cumplicidade in the exploitation of prostitution.
- Lavagem of money of illicit origin.
- Associação criminal for profit.
- Promoção of events involving the use of chemical substances.
The investigation shows that the system was professionalized and focused on offering exclusive experiences for public figures. The women involved, aged between 18 and 30, were both Italian and foreigners attracted by promises of inclusion in elite social circles.
Estrutura of the group had headquarters at Itália and Grécia
The operational center of the criminal network was located in Cinisello Balsamo, in the metropolitan region of Milão. However, the group’s reach reached as far as Mykonos, at Grécia, where luxury tourist packages were marketed to businesspeople and sportspeople. The police discovered that the organization kept half of the amount paid by customers, passing the rest on to the women.
The logistics included what investigators called a “complete package.” The service offered to athletes generally occurred after the game or competition rounds. The standard itinerary involved entry into exclusive nightclubs, accommodation in five-star hotels and the company of models managed by the chain.
Uso of laughing gas at parties makes detection difficult in exams
One element that caught the attention of investigators was the supply of nitrous oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas”, during events organized by the gang. The substance is used recreationally for the sensation of quick euphoria it provides. Para athletes involved, the use of this gas presented a strategic advantage as it was almost undetectable in doping tests or laboratory tests carried out days after consumption.
Diferente of other stimulant substances aimed at improving performance, nitrous oxide was used only for social and recreational purposes. The financial police are now trying to track the flow of payments made by these VIP clients to consolidate the accusation of money laundering against the gang’s leaders.
Perfil of the young women involved and payment dynamics
The prosecutor’s office detailed that at least ten women have already been identified as a fixed part of the scheme, although the total number may be higher. Muitas of these young women were seduced by the possibility of socializing with celebrities and the high immediate financial return.
- Divisão 50% profit between agents and escorts.
- Atendimento focused on Série A players and celebrities.
- Operações transnational between Itália and Grécia.
- Absolute Sigilo guaranteed by names hidden in registers.
Até At the end of this report, the Italian authorities had not carried out arrests of customers, focusing the criminal action on the network’s organizers. The impact of the revelation on the international sporting world is monitored by federations and teams, which await the possible lifting of the secrecy on the names involved in the telephone transcriptions.