Italian authorities seize assets bought with money ‘stolen’ from Ursula Andress

Ursula Andress said she was a victim of fraud (Matt Sayles/AP)

Italian authorities have impounded 20 million euros (£17.3 million) worth of property, artworks and financial assets in and around Florence that were allegedly purchased with money stolen from original Bond girl Ursula Andress.

The seizures were the result of an investigation launched after Andress reported to Swiss authorities that she had been swindled out of assets by financial advisers.