Former Pavia Prosecutor Venditti Steps Down From Casino di Campione d’Italia Role Amid Corruption Investigation
Campione d’Italia, September 29, 2025 – mario Venditti, the former prosecutor of Pavia currently under investigation for alleged corruption, has announced his resignation from his position at the Casino di Campione d’Italia. The decision, possibly formalized as early as tomorrow, comes as scrutiny intensifies over his alleged involvement in potentially facilitating favorable treatment for Andrea semplio, who is under investigation in connection with the murder of Chiara Poggi, in exchange for monetary compensation.
Venditti’s departure marks a significant progress as investigators examine potential conflicts of interest stemming from his dual roles. The Casino di Campione d’Italia, a prominent gambling establishment, has distanced itself from the investigation, emphasizing its lack of connection to the allegations and affirming that Venditti’s assignment involved only expense reimbursement. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure integrity within the Italian judicial system and the scrutiny faced by individuals holding positions in both public service and private enterprise.
The Casino di Campione d’Italia released a statement asserting ”total extraneousness” to the investigation, reiterating that the facts under scrutiny are unrelated to the casino’s operations.The statement clarifies that Venditti’s mandate entailed “exclusively a reimbursement of expenses and that the same has been acquitted with great professionalism and competence.” The company further stated it had been ”informally informed of the intention” of the former prosecutor “to resign his resignation from the office of President and member of the Board of Directors.”
Responding to inquiries prompted by reports from opposition municipal councilors regarding an alleged check potentially originating from ASM Spa of Pavia, the Casino firmly denied any commercial relationship with the company. “It is represented in the most clear way that the gambling house does not have entertained, nor has it ever entertained, from its reopening, contractual relations, or in general commercials of any type, with the company Pavia, nor has he ever received any payment or provision of services from the aforementioned company,” the statement read. The Casino has engaged legal counsel to protect its interests and image.
