Alleged Mafia Drug Lord Had Scarface Bust
@import url(http://www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search A life-size bust of Al Pacino depicted as Tony Montana in the popular flick Scarface has been found in the home of alleged mafia drug lord, Carlo Padovani following a raid on his home. The 34-year-old … Continue reading
The Mafia is Ruling the Internet
Organized crime groups are among the main players in the high-tech world of computer science, botnets and cybercrime, raking in hundreds of millions of dollars. A recent survey from London Metropolitan University puts the figure as high as 80 percent … Continue reading
The Mafia in Switzerland
According to the results of a criminal investigation, at least four suspected members thought to belong to the Cosa Nostra, Camorra and Sacra Corona Unita, are residing in Switzerland, newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung reported. The findings have been revealed as … Continue reading
Italian Businessman Allegedly Tied To Camorra Casalesis
Italian police arrested businessman Paolo Diana for a fourth time for allegedly providing safe houses and fast cars to the Casalesi clan of the Camorra. Authorties also seized his assets worth 25 million euros or $33 million. Source: ANSA
1 Billion Euros in Assets Seized, 16 Judges Arrested
In Naples Italian police arrested 16 judges who are suspected of favoring alleged members of the Fabbrocino crime clan of the Camorra in court cases. Italian finance police also seized 1 billion euros in assets in the anti-mafia operation which … Continue reading
Profits From Gambling Into The Mobs Pockets
In Italy at least 41 Mafia clans are involved with gambling for an $80 billion annual take which surpasses their earnings from drugs and prostitution. Source: Al Jazeera.
“Accountant” For Camorra Arrested
Italian police on Monday arrested Alfredo Aprovitola, purported accountant for the Mallardo clan of the Camorra. $93 million of the clans' assets were seized. Source: ANSA
US: Vatican City Could Be Hub for Money Laundering
Drug enforcement chiefs have for the first time identified the Vatican as a possible center for money laundering from criminal activity. The report by the American State Department’s International Narcotics Control Strategy lists the Holy See as one of 68 … Continue reading
Billionaire Mobster Found In Spain
Giuseppe Polverino, reputed Camorra clan boss, together with fugitive Raffaele Vallefuoco were arrested late Tuesday in southwest Spain after six years on the run. Polverino allegedly made a fortune by controlling the hashish trade from Spain to Italy.In May 2011 … Continue reading
Main Drugs Supplier to the Mafia Arrested
A Moroccan man, Identified by his initials M.I.M.A. and believed to be the main provider of hashish to the Neapolitan Camorra, was arrested in Malaga. He had a European Arrest Warrant against him issued by the Italian Authorities and was … Continue reading
