Breaking News: Chantal Tonello Found After 10 Years Missing
In a heart-warming development, Chantal Tonello, who was abducted by her mother in 2012, has been found safe in Hungary after years of determined search and advocacy efforts by her father Andrea.
Girl Tracked Down Near Budapest
The little Chantal Tonello, who was seized by her mother in Italy on November 30, 2012, has been found 150 kilometers from Budapest. This breaking news was first reported by the social media of TG1. The case gained significant attention at the time due to the relentless efforts of her father Andrea, who appeared in numerous television programs and fought his battle across social media and even appealed to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in 2023.
Family Reunification Efforts Underway
The girl, tracked down yesterday with a Police Task Force in Mezotur, Hungary, was entrusted by the local authority to the maternal grandmother with the obligation to facilitate meetings with the father. The thirteen-year-old girl had been stolen by her mother when she was about a year old and had been kept hidden from the father and authorities for a decade.
History of the Case and Rescue Efforts
The mother of the girl, an Italian woman residing in Hungary, had taken a short holiday with her daughter but did not return to Italy, causing her daughter’s whereabouts to remain unknown. The Italian police, in collaboration with the International Police Cooperation Service and numerous other international agencies, worked tirelessly to locate the child.
International Cooperation Leads to Arrest
On August 4, 2023, a European arrest warrant was issued by the General Prosecutor of the Court of Appeal of Venice for the crime of subtraction and detention of a minor abroad. The Hungarian police subsequently arrested the mother, who faces charges for non-fulfillment of school obligations and mistreatment against a minor.
Long Journey to reunification
The girl’s father Andrea has never stopped looking for her, appearing in many television programs and appealing continuously for her return. His fight has been paramount in keeping public attention and support for locating his daughter. The case was further fueled by the neutralizing involvement of interministerial task forces working on minor disputes, specifically from the Maeci, Padua mobile team, and the international police cooperation service.
After a decade of searching and advocacy, this breaking news brings hope and closure to Andrea and his family, underscoring the power of determination, international cooperation, and community support.
Stay tuned to archyde.com for more updates and continuing coverage of this heartwarming story.
