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Italian man jailed for fake Roman theatre
Franco Maluso, an Italian, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for committing cultural heritage fraud. He built a fake Roman theater in Italy and sold tickets for 40 euros, claiming it was a genuine historical discovery. He constructed the site on a 5,000-square-meter area using modern stones disguised to look old and oversaw guided tours and historical performances at the fake site, which brought him economic gains. Artefact experts confirmed that the site should have raised suspicions, especially given the presence of an amphitheater in a rural area. In reality, authentic Roman buildings are usually constructed in specific locations, and recreating such landmarks typically involves high costs.
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