Cash bags discarded by occupants of a speed boat off the coast of Sicily

On July 31, 2026, a bizarre incident occurred at Marina di Ragusa in Sicily, where swimmers discovered large quantities of cash floating in the sea. The event began when a small speed boat, reportedly arriving from Malta with four individuals on board, experienced engine trouble and drifted toward the coastline.

As the Italian Coast Guard approached to offer assistance, the two individuals remaining on the boat—a man and a minor—began discarding dozens of packages containing a total of 700,000 euros into the water. The money was carried by sea currents to the beach, where local swimmers collected the floating bags. The other two occupants of the vessel had previously disembarked to obtain fuel. Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically seeking to identify the source of the currency and the reason for the occupants' suspicious behavior upon the arrival of law enforcement.

While some initial reports focused on the mystery of the currency floating in the water, investigations are now centered on the four individuals and the origin of the boat. The incident remains under active investigation to determine if the currency is linked to illegal activities.