Pope urges fight against organized crime as mafia continues exploiting pandemic Pope Francis urged people to continue the fight against organized crime groups on Sunday, warning that criminals were continuing to use the COVID-19 pandemic to further their profits. Last December, Interpol warned that organized criminal syndicates were targeting COVID-19 vaccines for their next scheme. … [Read more…]
College student with Colombo ties gets one year probation for attempted sports bribery A Colombo-connected Wagner College graduate who tried to fix an NCAA basketball game in a mob-linked scheme on Thursday received a “slap on the wrist — and a tongue-lashing from the judge.” Benjamin Bifalco, 27, received one year probation after pleading guilty … [Read more…]
Most-wanted ‘Ndrangheta member arrested in Barcelona A member of the Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta who had been on the run since 2018 and was on the list of Italy’s most dangerous fugitives was arrested in Barcelona on Friday. Giuseppe Romeo, a key player in the ‘Ndrangheta’s European cocaine trade, received 20 years in jail on mafia and … [Read more…]
Connecticut mobster says FBI art heist investigation ruined his life A reputed mobster from Manchester, Connecticut, Robert Gentile, has been a person of extreme interest in the $500 million dollar Gardner Heist at a Boston museum. He recently had his first ever television appearance with News 8, where he recounts how the FBI’s investigation has … [Read more…]
Nephew of alleged Buffalo mafia boss arrested as investigation into Buffalo mob intensifies Peter Gerace Jr., a high profile figure in the notorious Buffalo Mafia, was arrested at a hotel room in Fort Lauderdale after being indicted on bribing a DEA agent, human trafficking, and drug dealing by a federal grand jury in Buffalo, NY. … [Read more…]
Peter Gotti, former Gambino boss, dead at 81 Peter Gotti, former Gambino crime boss, has died in a North Carolina prison at 81 years old. Gotti was serving 25 years after his 2003 racketeering conviction. He did 17 years until he passed away from natural causes at the Federal Medical Center in Butner this morning, … [Read more…]
Canadian anti-mafia prosecution falls apart after police misconduct Charges from Ontario’s most substantial investigation into Italian organized crime have been suspended due to police misconduct. The investigation, titled Project Sindacato, was an 18-month long operation that led to the arrests of alleged Figliomeni Crime Family members, including the reported leader of the ‘Ndrangheta-based group Angelo … [Read more…]
Bonanno turncoat Gene Borello arrested for threatening ex-girlfriend’s husband Gene Borello, 36, was arrested on Sunday night after threatening the life of his ex-girlfriend’s husband on supervised release. Borello pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in 2016, where he was given three years of supervised release and credited time served, totaling five years in prison. He … [Read more…]
Chicago Outfit boss Mike Sarno denied compassionate release despite poor health An unsympathetic judge has denied early release to ailing Chicago mobster Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno. Due to his numerous health conditions, he has recently lost 200 pounds and has diabetes, chronic obesity, lung, liver, gallbladder, and high blood pressure issues. The need of a … [Read more…]
Mafia boss’s black panther escapes into southern Italian town Police in southern Italy are searching the area after reports of black panther sightings arose on Wednesday. The mayor of Castellana Grotte issued a stay at home order telling locals not to panic, “but be prudent.” Other local mayors followed suit with Davide Carlucci in Acquaviva … [Read more…]
Son of Gambino capo accused of overtime work scam in Long Island Frank Pizzonia, son of alleged Gambino capo Dominick “Skinny Dom” Pizzonia, was busted last Thursday in the Long Island Rail Road overtime scam – which resulted in the Skinny Dom telling the NY Post, “Fuhgeddaboudit!” Pizzonia alongside the alleged “overtime king” Thomas Caputo … [Read more…]
Albanian gangs taking power in Italy after huge mafia bust Gangs originating from Albania are allegedly taking advantage of the recent mafia crackdown in Italy, which is putting hundreds of associates on trial. Albanian organized crime has had a fairly large presence in Italy since the 1990s, but they are reportedly increasing their power as … [Read more…]
Mafia in Naples threaten ambulance drivers for using sirens and scaring away drug customers Recent reports suggest that ambulance drivers in parts of Naples have asked for police escorts due to recent threats from the mafia. Since the ambulance sirens are similar to those of police, the mafia finds their business being “disturbed.” Naples ambulance … [Read more…]
Daughter of legendary mob boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante requests leniency with cooperating nephew The family of legendary Genovese boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante is back in court once again. Gigante’s grandson, Vincent Fyfe, will return to Manhattan Federal Court for sentencing on Tuesday after cooperating with the feds against his half-uncle Vincent Esposito. Esposito … [Read more…]
Sicilian ‘Cosa Nostra’ mobsters arrested for COVID exploitation Italian officials arrested 16 suspected Cosa Nostra members on Tuesday for using the COVID-19 pandemic to distribute welfare to poor families. They were also allegedly using violence to solidify their local jurisdiction. “It wasn’t a good sort of welfare,” said Arturo Guarino, head of Carabinieri police in … [Read more…]