Mario Adinolfi, journalist and leader of the Popolo della Famiglia movement, was placed under house arrest in Rome on the morning of July 8, 2026, as part of an investigation for fraud and tax evasion. According to investigators, Adinolfi allegedly promoted a so-called collective bet scheme, which is estimated to have caused damages of approximately 5 million euros. An additional 400,000 euros would stem from the alleged tax evasion. The judge who ordered the precautionary measure described Adinolfi as socially dangerous. According to ANSA, the funds collected through the scheme were allegedly used to purchase boats and watches, and an intimidating attitude was reported, though these details appear in a single source.