Inter’s Bastoni Under Investigation for Child Prostitution in Milan

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation by Milan prosecutors for alleged involvement in child prostitution following a 2020 encounter with a 17-year-old girl. The investigation, led by Bruna Albertini and Rosaria Stagnaro, uses chat logs to suggest organized sexual services were facilitated by the Ma.De. agency for high-profile athletes.

What are the allegations against Alessandro Bastoni?

The Milan Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Bastoni regarding an incident that occurred between July 9 and July 10, 2020. According to investigators, the defender allegedly arranged a sexual encounter with a girl who was 17 years old at the time. The meeting was reportedly organized as an “all-inclusive” service provided by the Ma.De. event agency.

Prosecutors claim the encounter took place in an apartment provided by Deborah Ronchi, the owner of Ma.De. The investigation suggests that Bastoni coordinated with Alessio Salomone, a PR professional, to arrange the meeting and settle the price. Chat logs analyzed by the prosecution show discussions regarding the girl’s availability and the logistics of a dinner involving sushi and other guests.

Who else is named in the investigation?

The probe extends beyond the Inter Milan player to several individuals associated with the Ma.De. agency. Deborah Ronchi, the agency’s owner, and her partner, Emanuele Buttini, are among those facing scrutiny. Alessio Salomone is also implicated in the investigation.

In April, the investigation led to the house arrest of Ronchi, Buttini, Salomone, and Amilton Luan Fraga Luz. They face charges of criminal association aimed at facilitating and exploiting prostitution, with the prosecution now adding allegations of minor-related prostitution. The investigation seeks to determine if these individuals operated a systematic service targeting wealthy Serie A footballers.

How has the defense responded to the claims?

Salvatore Scuto, the lawyer representing Alessandro Bastoni, has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. Scuto stated that his client has never engaged in paid sexual relationships, particularly not with minors.

While prosecutors point to a message from the girl stating she was staying at Bastoni’s home, the girl reportedly testified to investigators that she did not receive anything from the defender. Bastoni is scheduled to be interrogated by authorities in the coming days to address the specific evidence presented by the Milan Prosecutor’s Office.

The role of digital forensics in modern celebrity investigations

The Bastoni case highlights a growing trend in how legal authorities approach investigations involving high-profile figures. The reliance on recovered chat logs—detailing everything from sushi costs to taxi arrangements—demonstrates the shift toward digital forensics as a cornerstone of criminal prosecution.

As celebrity lifestyles become more documented through digital communication, the ability for prosecutors to reconstruct private interactions becomes more precise. This trend suggests that for public figures, the “digital footprint” left in private messaging apps may eventually serve as the most significant piece of evidence in long-term criminal inquiries.

Which athletes have been called as witnesses?

Several prominent professional footballers have been summoned to provide testimony as witnesses in the ongoing investigation. The list of individuals called by the prosecution includes:

• Daniel Maldini: Attacker for Atalanta.
• Riccardo Calafiori: Defender for Arsenal.
• Kevin Bonifazi: Defender for Bologna.