The couple allegedly worked with an official for the city of Naples and embezzled approximately $ 44 million of the city 's tax revenues , according to Italian court documents . Angelo Maj 's `` Compotier et tasse , '' valued at $ 44 million , was for sale in U.S. . The New York stopped its sale at the request of the American government . The would-be seller is accused of bilking the city of Naples of $ 44 million in tax revenue .
Angelo Maj 's `` Compotier et tasse , '' valued at $ 44 million , was for sale in U.S. . The New York stopped its sale at the request of the American government . The would-be seller is accused of bilking the city of Naples of $ 44 million in tax revenue .