And finally… working from home

The public sector worker, dubbed the “king of absentees” by the Italian press, is reported to have accrued €538,000 (£464,000), despite not having turned up for work since 2005.

The 67-year-old now faces charges including abuse of office and aggravated extortion. Six managers are also being investigated on suspicion of enabling his alleged absenteeism.

The employee was caught in a sting codenamed Part Time.