30.08.2025 00:58
A major scandal has erupted in Italy, shaking the country's political agenda. Photos of prominent female politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her sister Arianna Meloni, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, and opposition leader Elly Schlein, were manipulated and published on the country's most famous adult site.
A major scandal has erupted in Italy, shaking the country's agenda.
PHOTOS OF WOMEN POLITICIANS PUBLISHED ON ADULT SITE
An adult site with over 700,000 subscribers manipulated and published photos of women politicians and celebrities. Close-ups were made on body parts from images taken from social media and public sources, and some photos were transformed into sexually suggestive poses. While the photos were published in the "VIP section," the police launched an investigation into the incident.
INCLUDING MELONI
Photos of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her sister Arianna Meloni, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, and prominent figures from the opposition Democratic Party, including Elly Schlein, as well as Alessandra Mussolini, the granddaughter of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, were also featured on the site.
Democratic Party politician Valeria Campagna was the first to file an official complaint against the scandal. Campagna stated in her social media post, "This attack is not only against me but against all women. I cannot remain silent." Following Campagna, many politicians initiated legal proceedings.
MELONI: I AM DISGUSTED BY WHAT HAS HAPPENED
Meloni expressed her disgust in an interview with Corriere della Sera, saying, "I am disgusted by what has happened. I want to express my solidarity and support for all women who have been subjected to insults, humiliation, and harassment."
WILL IT CREATE A METOO WAVE?
Italian media suggests that the scandal could spark a wave similar to the "MeToo" movement in the country. A campaign launched on Change.org, which has gathered over 150,000 signatures, has received significant support calling for the closure of the site. Activist Mary Galati, who initiated the campaign, stated that she had previously filed complaints twice, but the issue was not brought to light until politicians intervened.
REACTIONS ARE GROWING
Italy's Senate President Ignazio La Russa described the scandal as "a serious event that deeply shakes society" and called for the swift identification of those responsible.