It seems as if the 2 dimensions are already clashing: the virtual and the real world. The most recent evidence is a case filed before Italian courts of law regarding a virtual crime that occurred in Facebook.

Specifically, the complainant pointed out that she lost a Jacuzzi, a designer sofa and a billiards table she put and purchased for the famous Facebook game, Pet Society. With this, Italy has launched various inquiries and positioned prosecutors to solve this case.

“In order to furnish the house you have to go to virtual shops for furniture, clothes and gifts,” mentioned in an interview with the press by the plaintiff, who is a 44-year old Facebook enthusiast named Paolo Letizia.

Any suspect will be charged with “illegal and aggravated entry” into a private email account. The culprit, if proven guilty will have to suffer one to five years imprisonment—in accordance with Italy’s criminal code.

Letizia is an administrator at the local car listing office in Palermo in Sicily. She also reported missing paintings, carpets, an acquarium, mirrors—these things were gathered to build a luxurious home the for her virtual cat.

This may sound weird and funny. But, the threat of these virtual crimes becoming a real problem in the future should not be taken lightly. As virtual games are rising to popularity, people become more willing to invest and shell out cash or virtual money. It is important to note that In-App’s sales are performing better in the marketplace compared to iOS mobile ads. In addition, social networking giant Facebook has tied up with PayPal for digital purchases and goods. Thus, stealing any virtual items mean a loss in real money of the victim.

Italy’s postal is the arm tasked to solve this case.