Italian Minister Under Fire Over Allegedly Stolen Renaissance Painting
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Italian junior minister and art critic Vittorio Sgarbi under investigation for possessing a stolen 17th century painting worth €5 million
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The Renaissance painting was reported stolen in 2013, then found in Sgarbi's 2021 exhibition with edits made
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Sgarbi claims he found the original painting in an old mansion purchased by his mother, denies accusations
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Faces calls to resign over alleged art smuggling and corruption scandals revealed by media outlets
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Known for being provocative - went viral last year for getting into fist fight on live TV, previously dragged out of parliament