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…]
‘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…]
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…]
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…]
RECAP: Rocco Morabito, alleged ‘Ndrangheta boss who was on the run for 28 years, returns to Rome He has been identified as one of the top narcotics brokers in the world, according to the Italian police. A Milan court found Morabito, 55, guilty in absentia of all charges against him in 2001, and he now … [Read more…]
Italian police seize 800 million euros worth of ‘Ndrangheta assets Italian officials have seized assets from a trio of ‘Ndrangheta-linked brothers totaling around 800 million euros on Thursday. The three Perri brothers, named Pasqualino, Marcello, and Franco according to the AGI news agency, were known to have longstanding ties with Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia. One of … [Read more…]
El Chapo and ex-Mexican government official charged with firearms trafficking Mexican prosecutors recently announced that a group of seven people, including Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and the former Mexican security minister, have been charged for firearm trafficking as part of the “Fast and Furious” gun-running investigation. The operation was lead by the Bureau of Alcohol, … [Read more…]
Notorious female Camorra boss Assunta Maresca dies at 86 from illness Assunta “Little Doll” Maresca, an infamous female Camorra boss, has passed away in her Castellamare di Stabia home due to an illness. The ruthless soon-to-be Camorra figure made a name for herself when she murdered her husband’s killer in broad daylight on a street … [Read more…]
Talking Current Mafia News Live – About The Mafia TV Welcome to the About The Mafia TV livestream, where we will be talking current mob news along with other interesting topics About the topics discussed: Colombo administration bust. A substantial number of Colombo administration members were arrested Tuesday on racketeering and extortion charges, including alleged … [Read more…]
Children in the Camorra Mafia *VIDEO QUALITY WILL BE CORRECTED IN NEXT EPISODE* Naples, Italy has been a central child recruitment center for the Camorra Mafia for decades. The Camorra is an Italian Mafia-type criminal organization and criminal society originating in the region of Campania. It is one of the oldest and largest criminal organizations … [Read more…]
British tourist mistaken for elusive mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro An unsuspecting British tourist who was mistaken for highly elusive Cosa Nostra boss, Matteo Messina Denaro, 59, was arrested at a restaurant in the Hague last Wednesday. He was said to be having lunch with his son and a friend when numerous police special force … [Read more…]