San Casciano Val di Pesa

San Casciano Val di Pesa is a town in the Tuscany region of Italy, near Florence. It has recently gained attention due to its connection to a financial crime involving actress Ursula Andress. News reports indicate that Italian authorities, specifically the Florence Prosecutor's Office and the Guardia di Finanza, have identified and seized approximately 20 million euros worth of assets in the area that were allegedly stolen from Andress. These assets include eleven properties and fourteen plots of land, including vineyards and olive groves, located in San Casciano Val di Pesa. The assets were reportedly purchased with misappropriated funds. A judge in Florence has ordered the preventative seizure of these assets, as well as artwork and other financial holdings. The case involves a financial advisor who allegedly stole the funds and later committed suicide in 2025. The town's relevance stems from its role as the location where the stolen assets were invested, making it a key part of the investigation into the financial crimes against the actress.