Overview
- Judge Ilio Mannucci rejected the aggravating circumstance sought by prosecutors, converting the charge to simple fraud and dismissing the case after Codacons dropped its complaint.
- Prosecutors had requested a 20‑month sentence, and the ruling also covered co‑defendants tied to the Easter egg promotion.
- Italy’s competition authority fines from December 2023 for unfair commercial practices remain in force, with Ferragni’s companies fined over €1 million and Balocco €420,000.
- Ferragni and her businesses have paid millions in fines, donations and settlements—reported around €3.4 million—including €1 million to the Turin children’s hospital and €1.2 million to a charity.
- The scandal spurred tighter rules on influencer transparency, including registration and disclosure measures dubbed the ‘Ferragni law,’ and prosecutors’ appeal plans were not immediately clear.