A major controversy erupted after morphed images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appeared on a pornographic website. The site, known as “Fica,” also displayed altered photos of other prominent women, triggering widespread outrage. With nearly 700,000 subscribers, the platform has now been shut down by its operators.
Prime Minister Meloni expressed deep anger over the incident. She said such actions humiliate and harass women, and she extended her solidarity to all victims. The Italian leader demanded stronger measures to prevent digital harassment and protect women against such online abuses.
Opposition leader Elly Schlein also condemned the incident. Her photos were among those misused, and she described it as proof of a rape culture that continues to plague society. Schlein criticized how such websites encourage distorted mindsets and serve as platforms for exploitation.
One of the victims revealed disturbing details about the site. She said Fica allowed only husbands to upload intimate photos of their wives or girlfriends, along with explicit comments. The website had been active since 2005, but no action had been taken against it until now. Activists argue the closure came far too late, as countless women have already suffered irreparable harm.
