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Piergabriele Papadia

Former Italian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Piergabriele Papadia has been arrested in Rome for allegedly organizing an illegal Schengen visa scheme. The scheme reportedly involved charging Russian citizens significant fees for long-term visas.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Piergabriele Papadia

Former Italian Ambassador Piergabriele Papadia was arrested in Rome for allegedly running an illegal Schengen visa scheme for Russian citizens. He is accused of accepting bribes ranging from 4,000 to 16,000 euros per visa.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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