Mafia Bosses and Leadership Charts in 2025 (Part 1) Welcome to About The Mafia‘s 2025 look into the current Mafia bosses and hierarchies of each of the remaining Cosa Nostra families in America. While it’s true the Mafia in the U.S. isn’t what it once was at the peak of its power, it’s still a viable and profitable criminal enterprise … [Read more…]
NJ politician, alleged Lucchese members arrested in illegal gambling operation A high-ranking member of the Lucchese crime family, a town council member, and more than three dozen others are facing racketeering and related charges after a two-year investigation into an illegal gambling ring, New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced Friday. George Zappola, identified by … [Read more…]
BREAKING: Gene Borrello arrested in Miami-Dade County On Friday, Former Bonanno family associate Gene Borrello was arrested, according to the Miami-Dade County Clerk’s Office. Borrello is charged with misdemeanor stalking and domestic violence, and is currently being held in jail in Miami. He is scheduled to appear before Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos for his first … [Read more…]
Italian Authorities Deliver Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia in Palermo Raids In a sweeping crackdown on organized crime, Italian authorities arrested nearly 150 individuals in Palermo, dealing a significant blow to the notorious Sicilian mafia, Cosa Nostra. The large-scale operation, carried out in the early hours of the morning, involved over 1,200 officers executing warrants … [Read more…]
The intertwining of organized crime and military efforts during World War II presents a fascinating, yet often overlooked aspect of the conflict. The Mafia played a crucial role in the war effort through covert operations such as Operation Underworld, which involved collaboration with U.S. intelligence to ensure national security. This alliance highlighted the complexities of … [Read more…]
John Gotti Jr.’s family rejects plea deals after basketball game brawl John “Junior” Gotti’s wife and daughter rejected plea agreements that would have sent them to anger treatment to satisfy allegations that they started a brawl at a Long Island junior basketball tournament. Kimberly Gotti, 55, and Gianna Gotti, 23, declined an offer to plead … [Read more…]
‘Ndrangheta “maxi-trial” aims to give 322 defendants 5,000 years in prison. Hundreds of alleged members of the ‘Ndrangheta and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a historic, nearly three-year trial. Prosecutors have asked for 5,000 years worth of prison sentences for 322 defendants, who bear nicknames like “The Wolf,” “Fatty,” “Sweetie,” and “Lamb … [Read more…]
Albanian organized crime leader arrested in Glyfada, Greece Following several months of collaboration between the Drug Prosecution Department, the Operational Directorate of the Greek Internal Revenue Service (SDOE) Attica, and Dutch officials, a 52-year-old Greek citizen of Albanian descent was detained. The man’s name remains unknown at this time. Remove ads for a better reading … [Read more…]
Montreal mafia figure Francesco Del Balso shot and killed near local gym A prominent member of Montreal’s organized crime was shot and killed on Monday afternoon. In Dorval on Montreal’s West Island, Francesco Del Balso was shot near a local Monster Gym. Upon the arrival of police, Del Balso was pronounced dead at the scene. … [Read more…]
Vittorio Mirarchi: Unveiling the Untold Story of a Canadian Mafia Member The world of organized crime has long captivated the imagination of many, and Canada is no exception. Today, we are going to dive into the life of Vittorio Mirarchi, a notorious figure in the Canadian mafia whose activities shed light on the hidden underworld … [Read more…]
Guardia di Finanza arrest 40 ‘Ndrangheta suspects for drug trafficking with Chinese money brokers On Tuesday, Italian police executed 40 arrest warrants in the city of Bologna. Among those arrested were four Albanian suspects along with two Chinese suspects. The alleged ‘Ndrangheta members are accused of trafficking narcotics alongside Latin American allies using exclusive networks … [Read more…]
Former Chicago outfit mobster James “Jimmy I” Inendino revealed to be FBI informant James “Jimmy I” Inendino has long been regarded as a loyal member of the Chicago Outfit and was known as one of the mob’s top figures. Inendino has been identified as Informant Number 6931-C in recently released FBI files. According to documents, he was connected to … [Read more…]
Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Palermo after 30 years on the run Matteo Messina Denaro is one of Italy’s most wanted criminals and is considered the last “godfather” of the Sicilian mafia. He was arrested in Palermo, Sicily on Monday after 30 years on the run. Denaro is alleged to be a boss of the … [Read more…]
How did Charles “Lucky” Luciano help the US in WW2? Charles “Lucky” Luciano was an Italian-American gangster who rose to power in the Prohibition era as the leader of the Genovese crime family in New York City. He was born in Sicily in 1897 and immigrated to the United States as a child. Luciano began … [Read more…]
49 alleged ‘Ndrangheta mafia members, including potential woman boss, arrested in Italy Forty-nine suspected members of the ‘Ndrangheta, the mafia in the far south of the country, on the outskirts of Milan, have been arrested by Italian police. One of the arrested suspects appears to be an unknown woman who ran a local clan of … [Read more…]