Andrea Autiero arrested in Italy over alleged 20,000‑euro contract killing plot
Carabinieri in Caserta detained 65‑year‑old Andrea Autiero, a senior figure in the Russo‑Schiavone faction of the Casalesi clan. Investigators allege Autiero agreed to kill a woman for a fee of €20,000, of which €5,000 had already been received. The plot was allegedly commissioned by 44‑year‑old Vincenzo Russo, the former partner of the intended victim.
Police seized €6,000 in cash and a €1,000 check during searches, and uncovered two pistols (a 7.65 mm and a 9×21 mm) that were used in separate shootings on 30 April against a fuel station owned by the mayor of Gricignano and a businessman’s residence. Intercepted communications showed the group had procured cars with cloned license plates and mobile phones for the planned murder.
The precautionary custody order was extended to four other suspects – Aniello De Luca, Giuseppe Severino, Giuliano Esposito and Vincenzo Russo – reflecting the investigation’s view of a coordinated criminal network still capable of intimidation and violence in the Campania region.
Entities: Andrea Autiero · Camorra · Campania region · Casalesi clan · Gricignano di Aversa · Vincenzo Russo
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A judge ordered precautionary custody for Autiero and four other suspects. (f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0, 452413bd-27ee-45fd-8df8-c259b88ec982, 4fc6e085-073b-41cc-af84-dbd52ab21e96)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators found that the group had obtained cars with cloned license plates and mobile phones for the planned murder. (f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0, 452413bd-27ee-45fd-8df8-c259b88ec982, 4fc6e085-073b-41cc-af84-dbd52ab21e96)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The alleged mandante of the murder plot is Vincenzo Russo, the former partner of the target woman. (f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0, 452413bd-27ee-45fd-8df8-c259b88ec982, 4fc6e085-073b-41cc-af84-dbd52ab21e96)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Andrea Autiero, a 65‑year‑old member of the Russo‑Schiavone faction of the Casalesi clan, was arrested by Carabinieri in Caserta. (d0ceed7d-f33d-4756-af78-01d64ab43ab0, f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Two pistols (a 7.65 mm and a 9×21 mm) were seized and linked to shootings on 30 April against a fuel station owned by the mayor of Gricignano and a businessman’s house. (f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0, 452413bd-27ee-45fd-8df8-c259b88ec982, 4fc6e085-073b-41cc-af84-dbd52ab21e96)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Autiero is accused of planning a contract killing of a woman for €20,000, of which €5,000 had already been received. (f0c7e3cf-b863-4269-bff9-e595f88225e0, 452413bd-27ee-45fd-8df8-c259b88ec982, 4fc6e085-073b-41cc-af84-dbd52ab21e96)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During raids, authorities seized €6,000 in cash and a €1,000 check. (d0ceed7d-f33d-4756-af78-01d64ab43ab0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Other arrested clan members include Aniello De Luca, Giuseppe Severino, Giuliano Esposito and Vincenzo Russo. (d0ceed7d-f33d-4756-af78-01d64ab43ab0)