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Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence cathedral. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi Alleged fraud against Florence Cathedral

Nine arrested in €30m fraud linked to Florence Cathedral

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police on Thursday arrested nine people in an investigation into alleged fraud against the non-profit organisation that manages Florence Cathedral.

Mogherini resigns from College of Europe post. Image shows a head shot of Federica Mogherini

Mogherini quits College of Europe amid fraud probe

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Federica Mogherini has resigned as rector of the College of Europe in Bruges after being charged with fraud in a Belgian corruption investigation.

Chiara Ferragni indicted over alleged fraud. Imsge credit: https://www.instagram.com/chiaraferragni/

Chiara Ferragni indicted for alleged fraud

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian fashion influencer and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni was indicted over alleged fraud linked to charity-themed Christmas and Easter products, her defence team confirmed on Wednesday.

EPPO charges individuals and cquaculture fraud

EPPO charges companies re €4million Aquaculture Fraud

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome has charged nine individuals and five companies with aggravated fraud related to €4 million in funds intended for the aquaculture sector. The funding was sourced from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

Chiara Ferragni at the centre of a row over her Pandoro and donation to charity.

Ferragni Donates €200,000 to Gender Violence Victims

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian influencer and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni has donated €200,000 to victims of gender violence amidst an ongoing fraud investigation. The donation is part of an agreement with consumer rights group CODACONS, which has now withdrawn its criminal complaint and stood down as a civil plaintiff in the case.

Boccia investigated for fraud in Pisa

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maria Rosaria Boccia has been served a summons by the Pisa prosecutor’s office. Boccia, an entrepreneur from Pompeii, is under investigation for fraud, with the inquiry led by the Guardia di Finanza.

Ferragni ordered to pay €1.2million over Easter Egg endorsement

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced Friday it has ordered two companies associated with businesswoman and fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to pay at least €1.2million over three years to the children’s charity ‘I Bambini delle Fate.’