An Italian goldsmith, Robertino Zancan, has recounted experiencing seven robberies, five of which he successfully resisted, according to a report aired on the Italian program Le Iene on February 1, 2026.
The program, hosted by Matteo Viviani, featured Zancan’s testimony detailing a life lived under the threat of criminal activity. The report did not specify the location of the robberies or the timeframe in which they occurred, only noting the cumulative impact on Zancan’s life.
Le Iene, which translates to “The Hyenas,” is known for its investigative journalism and often focuses on crime and social issues in Italy. Viviani also reported on January 18, 2026, from within a Sinti camp, investigating the family of a recently deceased thief. That report, also part of Le Iene, did not directly connect to Zancan’s case but highlighted the program’s ongoing coverage of criminal activity and related communities.
On February 8, 2026, Viviani reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, documenting life under bombardment, a stark contrast to the Italian crime story. Other segments from the February 1, 2026, episode of Le Iene covered topics ranging from the reopening of schools in Naples to the case of a missing person and concerns about the upcoming Olympic Games.
A separate report from April 8, 2025, also featuring Viviani, investigated the alleged loss of savings from a town, though details were limited in available information.
