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Bastoni's lawyer: I categorically exclude he had paid relations

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Inter and Italy footballer Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for alleged involvement in child prostitution.
  • His lawyer categorically denied any paid sexual relations, especially with a minor.
  • The investigation stems from a probe into an alleged escort ring organized by an event agency in Cinisello Balsamo.

Inter Milan and Italian national team player Alessandro Bastoni has been placed on the investigation registry by the Milan Prosecutor's Office. The 27-year-old footballer is being investigated for alleged child prostitution as part of a broader inquiry into an escort ring reportedly organized by the event agency Ma.De., based in Cinisello Balsamo.

Bastoni's lawyer, Salvatore Scuto, vehemently denied the allegations. "I categorically exclude" that Bastoni "had paid relations, especially with a minor," Scuto stated following the news of the footballer's inclusion in the investigation. The lawyer's firm denial aims to counter the accusations that have emerged from the ongoing probe.

The investigation is ongoing, and Bastoni's legal team is expected to provide further defense against the charges. The case has drawn significant attention due to Bastoni's prominent status in Italian football.

I categorically exclude that Alessandro Bastoni had paid relations, especially with a minor.

— Salvatore ScutoThe lawyer for the Inter and Italy footballer, speaking after Bastoni was placed on the investigation registry.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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