Rocchi is under investigation for 'complicity in sporting fraud' during the 2024-25 season, according to Italian news agency AGI. The probe, launched by the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office, focuses on several incidents. It is alleged that Rocchi selected a referee for an Inter Milan game because the official was 'liked by Inter'.
A video assistant referee decision not to intervene when an Inter player elbowed an opponent in another match is also under scrutiny. Additionally, Rocchi is accused of pressuring a VAR official to encourage a referee to check the pitchside monitor for a handball offence during Udinese's 1-0 win over Parma in March 2024. The referee and VAR official had already decided not to award a penalty but changed their minds, leading to Florian Thauvin scoring the only goal.
The Italian Referees Association (AIA) confirmed Rocchi's suspension. Rocchi has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday. Sporting fraud is a criminal offence in Italy and carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison.