 On 16 June 2006 Vittorio Emanuele was arrested in Varenna and imprisoned in Potenza on charges of corruption and recruitment of prostitutes for clients of the Casinò di Campione of Campione d'Italia.After several days, Vittorio Emanuele was released and placed under house arrest instead.He was released from house arrest on 20 July but was required to remain within the territory of the Republic.