A criminal network is reported to have generated a turnover of at least 30 million euros in connection with the activities of banned doctor Michele Ferrari.

La Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed more details of the comprehensive 550-page report from the public prosector in Padua which has linked several Astana riders with Ferrari. According to the report, at least 30 members of the network have been involved in the doping.

The parties are accused of criminal conspiracy, tax evasion and money laundering. The clear objective of the group was to falsely increase (by cheating, with doping) the value of the rider market and avoid paying tax on a large part of the earnings via well-tested systems of money laundering and investments, especially in property.