Italian legal authorities have started investigating the illegal online sale of alleged relics of the Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is set to be declared the first millennial saint on April 27.

The Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office said its probe has been triggered by a complaint by the bishop of Assisi where ACutis tomb is located.

“On the internet, there is a marketplace for relics concerning various saints, such as our St. Francis, complete with a price list. Something impossible to accept,” said Bishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi-Nocera-Umbra-Gualdo Tadino.

Sorrentino filed a formal complaint urging the Italian authorities to conduct an investigation and file charges against those behind the unlawful internet auction of an alleged first class relic of Acuis hair.

The anonymous seller has offered the relic for 2,000 euros.

Under the Catholic Church canon law, the sale of first and second-class relics is prohibited.

Relics may only be given away by their owners and some very significant relics cannot be distributed without the permission of the Vatican.

Born on May 3, 1991 in London, the soon-to-be saint belonged to a wealthy Italian family. He grew up in Milan.

Even as a young kid, his sincere devotion to the Catholic faith had already been noted. He attended daily Mass, prayed the rosary and participated in eucharistic adoration events.

Although he grew up to be a normal kid who loved hiking, video games and jokes, Carlo found much time teaching catechism in a community church. He also actively participated in outreach programs for the homeless.

A computer genius, Acutis made use of his expertise to create an online exhibit about more than 100 eucharistic miracles that were recognized by the Catholic church over centuries.

A devotee of St. Francis, Acutis died at the age of 15 in 2006 due to acute leukemia.

His wish to be buried at an Assisi cemetery was followed.