Chief public prosecutor, in his office, Milan, says Berlusconi has formally investigated for allegedly having sex with underage partners. He is also accused of using his position to pressure the police.
The indictment has a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. Berlusconi still has not been arrested, but has been asked to attend for examination, a statement by the prosecutor.
A day earlier, Italy's constitutional court rejected the submission of draft legislation from the Berlusconi government that - if granted - will fortify the PM of the court case.
Two incidents that cash to weaken the leader with the support of a majority in parliament weakened since he was abandoned by former allies and his deputy, Gianfranco Fini, last year.
Investigations that involve the name of Karima El Mahroud, otherwise known Ruby Rubacuori. Moroccan teenager who confessed to investigators last year - when he was 17 years old - said he was in an erotic game called "Interest Rate".
While the time period in which Mr Berlusconi allegedly had intercourse with underage prostitution is from February to May, 2010, which coincided with the presence of Karima at the residence of Mr Berlusconi.
Karima himself denied having sexual relations with the prime minister, but he admitted accepting gifts from him several thousand euros.
Berlusconi's lawyer said in a statement, said the accusations were "fabricated and baseless." They accused the investigation as "serious interference of private life 'prime minister.
After the announcement of the investigation dipublikas, during the same day Berlusconi's political supporters to do a series of strong denials. The most serious allegation came from a joint statement by leaders of the People's Freedom movement supporting the prime minister.
They condemned the politicization of justice that shook the stabilization of the political framework. One member of parliament from Berlusconi's party called the Milan prosecutor's office "disgrace the nation."
Milan prosecutor's office said that Berlusconi has officially become suspect since 21 December.
But in the midst of the attack on the claimant, the party leadership Italia dei Valori (Italy Values) which is also a former prosecutor, giving support to the process of justice in Italy.
"In contrast, prosecutors in Milan had given the recognition due to waiting for a vote and the decision of the constitutional court order not to influence public opinion against the ruling party is domiciled important."
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