Italian authorities execute precautionary measures against 15 in gaming-machine inquiry
In depth · Enforcement & compliance · By SectorWire desk · Source published · 1 min read
In brief
- Carabinieri in Cosenza and ADM executed a precautionary measure against 15 people on 26 October.
- The Cosenza prosecutor's office alleges criminal association, corruption, aggravated fraud against the state and other offences.
- The inquiry concerns the management of online gaming machines offering cash prizes.
- Investigations were conducted jointly by the Carabinieri and the ADM's central games directorate in Rome.
Carabinieri from the provincial command in Cosenza and personnel from Italy's Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) executed a precautionary measure against 15 people on the morning of 26 October, according to the Cosenza public prosecutor's office, which is coordinating the inquiry. The case concerns the management of online gaming machines offering cash prizes.
The prosecutor's office alleges offences including criminal association aimed at committing crimes against the public administration, against property and against the administration of justice. Investigators also allege corruption for acts contrary to official duties, disclosure and use of official secrets, aggravated fraud against the state and aiding and abetting.
The measure follows investigations carried out jointly by the Carabinieri and officials of the ADM's central games directorate in Rome. The source gives no further detail on the individuals concerned, on any company statements or on appeal status.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Italian authorities execute precautionary measures against 15 in gaming-machine inquiry”, 26 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/italian-authorities-execute-precautionary-measures-against-15-in-gamin/