Overview

• The federal prosecutor of Federnuoto will open an internal investigation into the case involving Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino.
• Pilato and Tarantino were stopped at Singapore airport on August 14 over alleged stolen items, had their passports seized, and returned to Italy on August 20.
• ANSA cites the Italian embassy in Singapore, led by ambassador Dante Brandi with deputy Fabio Conte, as providing the assistance that enabled their release.
• Reports say CCTV showed Tarantino placing small duty-free products such as essential oils or perfumes in Pilato’s bag, while Pilato later said she was indirectly involved and reaffirmed her integrity on Instagram.
• Media accounts report that teammate Anita Bottazzo was required to strip during searches, and coverage disputes whether Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani intervened directly.