In Milan's urban planning investigation, the Court of Appeal rules on the arrests of Bezziccheri and Scandurra.

The urban planning investigation that has rocked Milan returns to the spotlight with the Court of Review's decision on the first two arrests made in the investigation. Bezziccheri and Scandurra are the protagonists of this initial phase, in which the precautionary measures adopted by the judiciary are being evaluated. The Court of Review's ruling represents a crucial step in the investigation's evolution, which aims to shed light on alleged wrongdoing related to urban planning projects and permits in the city.

The Milan Review Court has ordered the revocation of the arrests of entrepreneur Andrea Bezziccheri and former member of the Landscape Commission, Alessandro Scandurra , both involved in the investigation into the city's urban planning management.

Bezziccheri, who was held in San Vittore prison, and Scandurra, who was under house arrest, have been released , marking a significant step backward from the precautionary measures adopted on July 31. The decision represents the first significant setback in the investigation launched by the Milan Prosecutor's Office.

Reasons and possible consequences of the Review's decision

It is currently unclear whether the panel of judges, presided over by Judge Paola Pendino, quashed the arrests because there was insufficient evidence to support serious suspicions of guilt or because there were no precautionary measures necessary to continue the investigation. The official reasoning will be filed within 45 days .

While this ruling does not preempt the outcome of future proceedings, it could influence the appeals of other defendants, including former Urban Planning Councilor Giancarlo Tancredi, developer Manfredi Catella, former Landscape Commission President Giuseppe Marinoni, and developer Federico Pella, whose positions will be examined in the coming days.