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Milan Judge Ratifies Plea Deals in Gintoneria Probe as Seized Champagne Heads to Auction

An order exceeding €900,000 will be covered by auction of inventory seized during the probe.

Overview

  • GIP Marta Pollicino approved negotiated sentences for Davide Lacerenza at 4 years and 8 months and for Stefania Nobile at 3 years.
  • The court ordered confiscation exceeding €900,000, delegating prosecutors to auction champagne bottles and venue furnishings to cover the amount.
  • The investigation by prosecutor Francesca Crupi and the Guardia di Finanza followed March 4 arrests tied to alleged prostitution and drug trafficking at the Gintoneria and La Malmaison.
  • Investigators described bank transfers labeled “champagne” as a device used to disguise escort services and cocaine transactions.
  • Post-sentencing pathways include Lacerenza seeking probation with addiction treatment at SerD, while Nobile has been admitted to perform community service.