Milan-Cortina Olympics HQ Raided by Police

24th May 2024

The 2026 Winter Games organising committee’s offices are under investigation from Italy’s financial police according to the Associated Press news agency.

The authorities are looking into alleged irregularities over the selection of digital sponsors.

Milan’s Guardia di Finanza carried out searches, computer inspections, seizures, and the acquisition of documentation at the headquarters of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Foundation, which is controlled by the Italian National Olympic Committee.

According to AP and local media reports, the police looked into sensitive information regarding supplier companies and individuals involved in the procedures for the awarding of technological services for the Winter Olympics.

“The checks underway are aimed at procedures used for the selection of technological providers and sponsors as well as the hiring of employees by the foundation,” Milan prosecutors said in a statement.

“No current manager or employee of the foundation is under investigation.”

See Inside the Games for further details.