Authorities in Italy seized assets totaling about 20 million euros in and around Florence, including real estate, artworks, vineyards, olive groves, and financial assets, linked to funds allegedly stolen from Ursula Andress.

The investigation traces back to Andress reporting the theft to Swiss authorities, with her adviser reportedly dead, according to a Swiss paper.

Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl, described herself as a longtime victim who says she was courted and exploited over eight years and has spoken publicly about the fraud.

Italian authorities have not disclosed whether any arrests were made in connection with the case.

No suspects had been identified in the statements issued by Italian authorities at the time of the seizures.

Freymond, cited by authorities, denied misusing client funds and died in July 2025 in what investigators described as an apparent suicide.

The case underscores ongoing cross-border cooperation between Italian and Swiss authorities in financial crime investigations.

Andress described the theft as causing significant anxiety and shock, noting she was targeted by trusted individuals after long-standing associations.

The investigation spans Switzerland and Italy, with efforts to recover stolen assets; at the time, no arrests had been confirmed in connection with the seizures.

Andress has publicly spoken about being targeted and manipulated over eight years, resulting in the loss of her funds.

Investigations identified strong links between transactions and the Florence region, prompting the seizure in Italy.

Florence's preliminary investigations judge ordered the seizure of illicit profits up to CHF 18 million against the identified assets, with no suspects named in the ruling.