Tag Archives: ‘Ndrangheta

Senator Di Girolamo Resigns After Mafia Accusations

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on March 4, 2010

@import url(http://www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search Following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest last month Senator Nicola Di Girolamo, a member of Berlusconi's People of Freedom party, has resigned from parliament. The warrant alleges Di Girolamo participated in a 'Ndrangheta … Continue reading →

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Shift to economic power for the Italian Mafia

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on March 4, 2010

Italian officials say organized crime leaders in Italy are shifting their focus from violence and intimidation to seeking control of the economy. The head of the Italy's parliamentary Anti-Mafia Commission, Giuseppe Pisanu stated the Mafia hopes to use its ability … Continue reading →

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Suspected Money Laundering Ring Busted In Italy

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on February 25, 2010

Italian anti-mafia prosecutor Piero Grasso has announced the issuance of 56 arrest warrants pursuant to an investigation into an alleged $2.7 billion Mafia-connected tax fraud and money laundering scheme, and among those targeted are Silvio Scaglia, the founder of Fastweb, … Continue reading →

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Berlusconi Reveals 10 Point Campaign To Defeat Mafia

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on January 29, 2010

Reggion Calabria, Italy – Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday announced a new drive to rid Italy of the "terrible pathology" of organized crime."The mafia – the 'Ndrangheta and the other organizations, are a terrible pathology for our country," Berlusconi … Continue reading →

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Organized Crime thrives during economic recession

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on January 28, 2010

A new report by Italy's small business and shopkeepers' association known as Confesercenti alleges that the country's organized crime groups profitably have exploited the economic recession and banking crisis. Story by Stephen Brown and Paolo Biondi for Reuters: Italy's mafia … Continue reading →

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