Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is embroiled in a corruption investigation that has shaken the city's administration.

The probe led to the arrest of Mobility Councilor Renato Boraso on charges of corruption, extortion, and money laundering.

Brugnaro, who is also under investigation, was notably absent from a recent city council meeting where protesters demanded his resignation.

The mayor insists on his innocence and plans to address the political aspects of the situation in a future council meeting.

The investigation involves 23 individuals, including public administrators, officials, and entrepreneurs, and centers around questionable real estate deals and the mayor's business interests.