"He threatened to ruin his career over a debt," a well-known rapper is under investigation for extorting Fagioli.

Rapper Ludwig is under investigation by the Rome Prosecutor's Office for alleged extortion of Fiorentina midfielder Nicolò Fagioli . Details.

Football betting scandal: Rapper Ludwig under investigation for alleged extortion of Fagioli

In 2023, the football betting scandal hit current Fiorentina midfielder Nicolò Fagioli. Now a new chapter begins, with rapper and DJ Ludwig (Ludovico Franchitti) under investigation for alleged extortion against the footballer, who in this case would therefore be the injured party.

The alleged crimes are, for now, only accusations and will need to be confirmed. Il Messaggero reports the news. As for the charges, Rome prosecutors are charging Ludwig with illegal gambling, money laundering, and aggravated extortion. According to the prosecution, the rapper first acted as an intermediary between Fagioli and several gamblers he knew, and then pressured Fagioli to pay off his accumulated debts.

The sum sought is reportedly approximately €40 . To obtain this sum, the rapper allegedly threatened to jeopardize the Viola midfielder's career. Franchitti's defense attorney, Gian Maria Nicotera, clarifies that his client had no direct relationship with the other three under investigation for extortion.

Ludwig investigated for extortion of Fagioli: the searches

As we've seen, Ludovico Franchitti, aka Ludwig, is under investigation for extortion against Nicolò Fagioli, who in this case is the injured party. At the moment, it should be remembered, these are only charges that have yet to be confirmed. Meanwhile, phones, iPads, and computers have reportedly been seized for analysis. The rapper had already been searched in October 2023 on a warrant from the Turin prosecutor's office, but the proceedings stalled due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, only to be resumed the following year by the Rome prosecutor's office. In 2023, messages between Fagioli and Ludwig emerged that suggested the crimes now being charged. The rapper's name had in fact surfaced when he publicly insulted Fagioli, claiming to have screenshots of alleged bets on throw-ins.