Rome restaurants impounded in tax-dodge probe

(ANSA) - Rome, April 4 - Restaurants, pizzerias, bars and gelaterie in central Rome were part of 10 million euros in assets seized Tuesday from a Campanian businessman in a massive tax evasion probe, police said.
    Police said Francesco Varsi, 70, was a "specialist" at dodging taxes.
    The eateries included the Varsi Bistrot in via della Conciliazione near the Vatican; 'Frankie's Grill' on via Veneto; La Scuderia and La Piazzetta del Quirinale, both near the Trevi Fountain; and the 'Augustea' restaurant in viale Trastevere.
    Also seized was a luxury villa and grounds on the Roman outskirts.