Ricardo Barbaro had been a fugitive since his girlfriend, Ellie Price was found dead in her Melbourne townhouse 10 days ago. The manhunt finally came to an end early Thursday morning when he was arrested in western Sydney. The police said they received a call around 11 pm on Wednesday regarding a man in the … [Read more…]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: An appeal has been launched by a kingpin of what is still Australia’s biggest importation of ecstasy tablets. Senior Calabrian mafia member Saverio Zirilli recently had his first hearing in Victoria’s Court of Appeal. Currently serving a 26-year prison sentence, Zirilli’s grounds for appeal is the fact that his defense attorney, Nicola Gobbo, … [Read more…]
A manhunt is underway by police in Victoria Australia for Ricardo “Ricky” Barbaro, 33 over the death of Ellie Price, 26. Miss Price’s bruised and battered body was found in her south Melbourne townhouse by loved ones on Monday. Investigators have since confirmed that the body had been lying there for at least a week. … [Read more…]
If there is one thing the mafia has proven over the years is that they are incredibly proficient at adapting to changing circumstances and environments. The current coronavirus health crisis is no exception. The ‘Ndrangheta, Europe’s most powerful mafia clan have now seamlessly moved into the funeral home and medical transport businesses and has its … [Read more…]
Arico, who is currently serving a 12-year sentence for drug trafficking, extortion and weapons charges was questioned last week at Barwon Prison by the Purana organized crime taskforce regarding the murder of Richard Mladenich 20 years ago. It is generally regarded as one of the most significant killings in Melbourne’s mob war. Cold Blooded Murder … [Read more…]
Two successful Australian businessmen, one of whom is a political donor have been named as the bosses “capos” of a large international mafia organization. Fruit and vegetable millionaires Tony Madafferi and Diego (Danny) Luppino have been identified in papers filed in an Italian court as doing business with the ‘Ndrangheta. Interestingly, the arrest warrants were … [Read more…]
Pasquale Barbaro a reputed Sydney crime figure was shot several times execution-style in what authorities are calling a brutal gangland hit. The 35-year-old was born into the Calabrian mafia also known as the Ndrangheta according to local crime author Keith Moor who wrote the book “Busted” about the well-known underworld family. He was gunned … [Read more…]
Bruno ‘The Fox’ Romeo one of the highest ranking Australian mafia bosses has died at the age of 87 according to reports. He was a top leader of the Italian based Ndrangheta or Calabrian mafia which controls Australia’s drug trade according to authorities. He was known as “the fox” for his ability to evade … [Read more…]
When one hears the word mafia they most often think of the New York mafia in America or the various mob families it Italy but seldom does Australia come to mind. The Calabrian mafia also known as the Ndrangheta one of the worlds most powerful and secretive criminal syndicates has deep roots in Australia. … [Read more…]
Rocco Arico has been called one of the top 10 organized crime figures by the Australian Crime Commission having been targeted in multiple federal and stats investigations. Arico has been taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of assault and extortion, drugs, and blackmail among others. Previous investigations into the Australian mob boss … [Read more…]
Australian authorities suspect that the Calabrian Mafia also known as the Ndrangheta are behind recent violent attacks on pizzerias in Melbourne. The attacks are part of an extortion scheme targeting local food wholesalers, restaurants, and even supermarkets. Known to its members in Australia as the L’Onorata Societa the criminal organization has established powerful connections … [Read more…]