Overview

• Prosecutor Daniela Pischetola formally launched the revenge porn investigation on July 28 under Italy’s enhanced “codice rosso” law.
• State police have conducted initial interrogations of the notary, a doctor, the restaurant owner and his partner in Genova.
• The inquiry centers on intimate photos and videos from a closed June gathering in Bogliasco that were secretly recorded and shared on WhatsApp.
• During questioning, the notary admitted taking the images and distributing them to at least two other individuals.
• Forensic analysis uncovered personal-use drug traces from the night while the probe continues without any formal indictments.