Italian woman in Vatican financial scandal investigation arrested

Police in Milan say they have arrested a 39-year-old Italian woman, who has worked for Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a senior Vatican official who was demoted last month over embezzlement claims.

Cecilia Marogna says she was paid 587 thousand dollars by Cardinal Becciu.

Ms Marogna was arrested after an Interpol warrant was issued at the Holy See’s request.

Both Ms Marogna and Cardinal Becciu have denied any wrongdoing.

A senior Vatican source told newsmen that Ms Marogna was suspected of embezzlement and aggravated misappropriation in complicity with others.