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Milan Prosecutors Seek 1 Year, 8 Months for Chiara Ferragni in ‘Pandoro’ Fraud Case

The case proceeds under abbreviated trial rules that factor in €3.4 million already paid in compensation.

Overview

  • Prosecutors asked for one year and eight months for Chiara Ferragni and Fabio Maria Damato, and one year for Cerealitalia president Francesco Cannillo.
  • The charges concern 2021–2022 promotions of Balocco pandoro and Dolci Preziosi Easter eggs that were presented as tied to charity in a way prosecutors say misled consumers.
  • Financial police reconstructed an undeclared economic advantage of about €2.2 million from the commercial operation.
  • A judge admitted the consumer group Casa dei consumatori as a civil party, while other associations reached settlements and did not join the trial.
  • The next hearing is reported for early to mid-December, with outlets citing either December 5 or December 19 for defense arguments and possible sentencing.