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Italian ex-ambassador detained over ‘cash-for-visa scheme’ for Russians

Ammar Anwer

09.05.2026, 08:25

The former envoy (inset) is accused of selling Schengen visas to Russians for up to €16,000 each. Photo: Facebook/Italy’s Foreign Ministry, Adrien Fillon/NurPhoto/ Getty Images — The former envoy (inset) is accused of selling Schengen visas to Russians for up to €16,000 each. (Facebook/Italy’s Foreign Ministry, Adrien Fillon/NurPhoto/ Getty Images)

The former envoy is accused of selling Schengen visas to Russians for up to €16,000 each.