Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation in Italy over alleged underage prostitution connected to a wider inquiry into a company that arranged VIP events. The Inter and Italy defender’s lawyer has denied that he paid for sex or had sexual relations with minors.
Prosecutors allege the case involves a 17-year-old girl recruited by an events company operating in Milan. The inquiry also concerns claims that private apartments were made available to clients after luxury dinners and club nights.
The Guardian report cites Italian prosecutors, reported case-file material and witness questioning. The girl reportedly said she had visited Bastoni’s home but denied having sex with him, a detail that is important to separate from the prosecutors’ allegations.
Because this is an active criminal investigation involving a minor, editors should treat every unproven claim with caution and avoid presenting allegations as established fact. The source also notes that Bastoni has recently faced football-related controversies, but those sporting incidents should not be used to imply guilt in the legal matter.
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