A mafia gang in southern Italy has allegedly been stealing millions of euros intended for refugees, in a scam that involved a Catholic charity.
Police on Monday (15 May) arrested some 68 people, including a local Catholic priest, for siphoning off €32 million, reportedly of EU funds, over the past decade.
"Some €32 million went straight into the clan's pocket," said assistant prosecutor Vincenzo Luberto.
The money was intended to support arriving refugees at Cara "Sant'Anna"...
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