Tourist Sought for Defacing Colosseum in Italy

Italian authorities are searching for a tourist who carved his and girlfriend’s names into Rome’s historic Colosseum. The incident, captured on camera by another tourist, sparked outrage from the Italian Minister of Culture, who called for the culprit’s arrest. A police investigation is underway, and if found guilty, the offender could face a fine of at least 15,000 euros or up to 5 years of imprisonment. The act has been widely condemned for its disrespectful damage to the iconic symbol of world history.