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Italian Minister Under Scrutiny for Alleged Involvement in Art Theft
Jan 18, 2024
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Italian Culture Minister Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of laundering a stolen 17th-century painting, "La Cattura di San Pietro" by Rutilio Manetti, leading to calls for his dismissal from political and cultural positions. Sgarbi denies the allegations, amidst a separate investigation into the illicit export of another valuable painting.