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Mafia Boss Denaro’s sister sentenced to 14 years in prison

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to Rosalia Messina Denaro, sister of the infamous Sicilian crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro, for mafia association.

Mony-laundering ring uncovered in Rome. Image shows €50 notes in washing machine

Mafia money laundering ring uncovered

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome DDA anti-mafia investigators have uncovered a major money laundering operation linked to crime syndicates in the Italian capital.

Reggio Calabria politicians under investigation in mafia probe

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carabinieri police on Tuesday staged a major operation linked to an investigation into alleged ties between the ‘Ndrangheta mafia and the political world of Reggio Calabria, sources said.

Multiple police forces involved in operations targetting mafia activities

Italian police target mafia in multiple operations

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ongoing operation in Cosenza, jointly conducted by the Carabinieri, the State Police, and the Financial Police, targets the ‘Ndrangheta mafia. 142 suspects were arrested, with most taken to jail whilst others were served with various precautionary measures.

Italian mafia boss recaptured in France

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian mafia boss, who executed a daring escape from a maximum-security prison last year using bedsheets, has been apprehended in France. Confirming his recapture, authorities from both France and Italy revealed the arrest of Marco Raduano.

Italian police who worked with US authorities to takedown mafia family. Italian police accused of racial profiling by Council of Europe

Italy-US Takedown of Mafia Family

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italy-US takedown of mafia family members is heralded a success. Sixteen individuals believed to be leaders and associates of the Gambino crime family have been apprehended in Italy and the United States.

Messina Denaro, mafia superboss and long-time fugitive, seen her at his arrest, has died.

Mafia superboss Messina Denaro has died

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One-time top Mafia fugitive Matteo Messina Denaro died in a hospital in L’Aquila on Monday aged 62. He was caught after 30 years on the run in a Palermo cancer clinic in mid-January.

Messina Denaro when he was arrested in january 2023 after 30 years on the run

Messina Denaro admitted to hospital

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jailed Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been taken from L’Aquila’s maximum-security jail and admitted to the city’s San Salvatore hospital, sources said on Tuesday.