Vatican indicts Cardinal, 9 others over UK property deal
By DW
05 July 2021 |
8:00 am
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is one of ten individuals facing charges such as extortion, abuse of office and fraud. The indictment relates to a €350 million investment in a London real estate venture.
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