Serie A refereeing chief Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation for alleged “complicity in sports fraud,” according to reports emerging from Milan.
An official notice of investigation was reportedly delivered to Rocchi on Monday evening, as per FCInter1908.
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Indeed, marking a significant development in an inquiry linked to the 2024–25 Italian football season.
The case is being led by prosecutor Maurizio Ascione and has been ongoing since last summer.
The investigation is said to examine multiple areas of Italian football, including referees, clubs, the FIGC and sporting justice structures.
Authorities are reportedly reviewing whether certain behaviours may constitute sporting offences.
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The charge under review is sports fraud, a category previously associated with major scandals in Italian football history.
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While no conclusions have been reached, the investigation has drawn comparisons in Italian media to past controversies involving the game’s governance and officiating system.
Reports also suggest that the inquiry includes video and audio material now in the possession of investigators.
These elements are believed to form part of the broader evidential framework being examined.
At this stage, Rocchi has not issued a public statement regarding the investigation. The case remains in its early phases, and no disciplinary or judicial outcomes have been confirmed.
The development adds further scrutiny to Serie A officiating at a time when Italian football is already under pressure to improve transparency and rebuild trust across its institutions.
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