Overview

• Massimo Coppola, the mayor of Sorrento, was arrested in flagrant violation while accepting a bribe during a private dinner on May 20, 2025.
• The operation was conducted by Italy's Guardia di Finanza and overseen by the Torre Annunziata prosecutor's office, led by Nunzio Fragliasso.
• Coppola, a lawyer and former center-right candidate, has governed Sorrento since 2020 with a coalition including center-left figures.
• The arrest highlights ongoing judicial scrutiny of corruption in local government and coalition-based administrations in Italy.
• Coppola remains in custody as investigators continue their inquiry, with municipal offices under secure oversight by authorities.