Italian hospital employee ‘earned €500,000 over 15 years without ever working’

The man was paid hundreds of thousands of euros (Niall Carson/PA)

Authorities have placed six hospital employees in Italy under investigation for abuse of office after they allegedly allowed a 67-year-old to draw more than €500,000 in salary over 15 years without ever working.

The prime suspect is also under investigation for alleged fraud and aggravated extortion.