Conmen arrested after pretending to be gladiators and forcing Irishman to pay €250 for Colosseum photo – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Conmen arrested after pretending to be gladiators and forcing Irishman to pay €250 for Colosseum photo




Rome police have arrested three men accused of extorting money from tourists after posing for selfies with them.

Dressed as gladiators, the suspects offered tourists the chance to take photos near the Colosseum before asking for 500 euros.

An Irishman told the men that he had no money after being photographed. The men then allegedly forced him to withdraw money from an ATM, reports the Mirror.

When he returned with 200 euros, they sent him again for another 50 euros.

Two men are under house arrest and another is in custody.

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