Reggio Emilia – An investigating judge has imposed a restraining order and electronic monitoring on a 38-year-old man. He is suspected of threatening his former partner over several months and harassing her with more than a thousand anonymous calls. The measure, which became public on Saturday, requires a minimum distance of 1,000 meters.
According to the Carabinieri in Castelnovo Monti, the relationship ended in June 2025. The woman moved to the Reggio Emilia Apennines with her three minor children. The accused is then alleged to have repeatedly sent death threats and threats of an acid attack.
Between 10 July and 24 September 2026, investigators recorded 1,067 anonymous calls, including up to 174 in a single day. The man is alleged to have continued calling after the woman blocked his known phone numbers.
Investigators secure call records and voice recordings
The investigation also includes an incident on 20 September: the accused allegedly punctured a car tyre and scratched the vehicle's door at the woman's workplace. According to investigators, fear led the woman to change her habits and arrange for colleagues to accompany her after work.
The Carabinieri examined telephone connection records, voice recordings and witness statements. The Reggio Emilia public prosecutor's office then requested the protective measure from the investigating judge. The allegations remain under investigation; no finding of criminal guilt has been made.
