Lazio investigation probes alleged market manipulation of club shares

SS Lazio Claudio Lotito market manipulation Luigi Bisignani Rome Prosecutor

The Rome Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation into potential market manipulation involving SS Lazio. Authorities are examining whether a coordinated effort was made to pressure club president Claudio Lotito into selling his controlling stake in the club through the dissemination of false information.

During recent hearings, manager Luigi Bisignani testified that he never intended for his articles to influence the stock market. He also claimed that Lotito had previously rejected an offer from J. P. Morgan. However, Lotito's legal counsel, Gian Michele Gentile, has denied any business or personal relationship between Lotito and Bisignani, and characterized the alleged J. P. Morgan negotiations as an invention.

The investigation involves allegations that Mauro Masi, Francesco Maiolini, and Bisignani contributed to spreading unfounded news regarding Lotito's intentions to sell his shares and his plans for the team.

Entities

Claudio Lotito · J. P. Morgan · Luigi Bisignani · Mauro Masi · Procura di Roma · Reggina · SS Lazio

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] Bisignani claimed that Claudio Lotito previously rejected an offer from J. P. Morgan. www.egnews.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.corcianonline.it · www.inliberta.it · mantovauno.it · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Luigi Bisignani testified that he never believed his articles could influence the stock market. www.egnews.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.corcianonline.it · www.inliberta.it · mantovauno.it · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation is looking into whether a coordinated effort was made to pressure Lotito into selling SS Lazio. www.2duerighe.com
[● 9 SOURCES] Lawyer Gian Michele Gentile stated that Claudio Lotito has had no business or personal relationship with Bisignani. www.egnews.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.corcianonline.it · www.inliberta.it · mantovauno.it · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Rome Prosecutor's Office is investigating potential market manipulation involving SS Lazio shares. www.2duerighe.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Investigators suspect the dissemination of false news was intended to alter the price of Lazio's stock. www.2duerighe.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation alleges that Mauro Masi, Francesco Maiolini, and Luigi Bisignani contributed to spreading false news regarding Lotito's intent to sell his shares. www.2duerighe.com
[● 9 SOURCES] Lotito's legal counsel denied that any negotiation with J. P. Morgan ever took place. www.egnews.it · www.forchecaudine.com · www.corcianonline.it · www.inliberta.it · mantovauno.it · +4 more