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…]