Three males who costume in historic costumes and take images with vacationers in Rome have been arrested by Italy's State Police. The police allege they extort vacationers by demanding cash after suggesting taking a selfie.
The Questura di Roma, or Rome police division, investigated the lads, who usually stand outdoors of the Colosseum, an iconic historic amphitheater and widespread vacationer website within the Italian capital, dressed as gladiators or Roman Military commanders referred to as centurions.
Overseas vacationers submitted complaints concerning the three males in August and September, alleging they took 500 euros – about $525 U.S. dollars – from them, police stated in a Fb put up.
The boys acted equally outdoors the Flavio amphitheater, inviting "victims" to take a photograph with them after which "demanded, even with violence and threats," cash, the Questura di Roma stated in a Fb put up.
A vacationer from northern Italy reported one of many males requested for 40 euros for a photograph, however once they refused, two of the lads allegedly threatened to beat him after which took 150 euros.
A vacationer from Eire stated he instructed the lads he had no cash they usually allegedly pressured him to go to the closest ATM, the place he withdrew 200 euros. The boys had been dissatisfied and made him withdraw one other 50, investigators say.
Investigators recognized the three males and two are being detained underneath home arrest, whereas the opposite is in custody, as a result of he did not have an acceptable place to satisfy home arrest. They're presumed harmless till confirmed responsible.