Italian police have arrested another individual in connection with the large-scale fraud scandal involving the Luxembourg-based Caritas foundation. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Clarissa La Porta, is believed to have been a central figure in the network responsible for siphoning millions of euros from the organisation.
According to reports first published by Wort, which cited Italian media, La Porta is alleged to have been part of an international fraud and money laundering ring. Investigators believe she was responsible for setting up fake companies and opening bank accounts in multiple countries to facilitate the laundering of stolen funds.
Authorities in Luxembourg had previously issued a European arrest warrant for La Porta, leading to her apprehension in Italy.
The Caritas scandal surfaced in 2024, when it was discovered that over €61 million had been misappropriated from the foundation’s accounts and transferred to both domestic and foreign bank accounts over several months. The investigation, which has already led to several arrests, resulted in the sentencing of two Bulgarian nationals in August 2025. Described as "money mules", both men received prison sentences following plea agreements, being sentenced to 18 months, with 15 of those months suspended.
