Italy seizes millions in assets allegedly stolen from Bond co-star Ursula Andress
MILAN (AP) — Italian police say they have seized about 20 million euros in property and assets linked to money stolen from Swiss actress and original Bond girl Ursula Andress. Financial police said Thursday that the haul includes property, land, artworks, along with financial holdings in Florence and the Tuscan countryside. Investigators opened the case after Andress reported  fraud to Swiss authorities. She says advisers swindled her over the course of eight years. Italian authorities said the stolen funds moved through foreign companies and deals meant to hide their origin. Police do not say if anyone has been arrested.
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