# Italian anti-mafia operations in Naples and Sicily

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-anti-mafia-operations-in-naples-and-sicily
> Updated: 2026-11-10T08:19:51.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2.

Italian authorities have conducted significant anti-mafia operations targeting organized crime in Naples and Sicily.

In Naples, an investigation by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate led to 13 precautionary measures involving entrepreneurs, politicians, and public officials. The probe alleges that the Veneruso Camorra clan interfered in the awarding of public works, services, and regional healthcare procedures across the Naples metropolitan area, including municipalities such as Volla, Casoria, Somma Vesuviana, and Cercola. Implicated individuals include a high-ranking Campania Region official, several politicians, two former members of parliament, including Teresa Manzo, and the current mayor of Volla, Giuliano Di Costanzo. Additionally, Tommaso Casillo, the chairman of the regional healthcare procurement agency Soresa, is accused of receiving bribes to favor specific companies in tenders for medical stretcher rentals, valued at 23.8 million euros, and waste management services, valued at 29.6 million euros. Authorities have also ordered the preventive seizure of a company based in Volla.

In Sicily, the Catania District Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office executed arrest warrants for seven individuals linked to the “Caputo – Pruiti” faction of the Santapaola – Ercolano Cosa Nostra family. The group allegedly sought to control territory in the Nebrodi region, specifically the municipalities of Cesarò and San Teodoro, to illicitly obtain agricultural subsidies from the Agency for Agricultural Payments (AGEA). The organization reportedly used threats of physical retaliation, property damage, and livestock theft to coerce approximately thirty local breeders into surrendering grazing land concessions. The investigation also uncovered allegations of extortion, the use of front men to bypass regulations, falsified health inspections, and the labor exploitation of unaccompanied minors of African origin.

## Claims

- Tommaso Casillo, chairman of Soresa, is accused of receiving 100,000 euros to favor M. L. Sanity in a 23.8 million euro tender. (reported by 7 sources)
- Thirteen precautionary measures were executed, including nine arrests in prison and four under house arrest. (reported by 15 sources)
- The Veneruso clan allegedly interfered in public tender procedures for services and works. (reported by 12 sources)
- Giuliano Di Costanzo, the mayor of Volla, is under investigation for corruption. (reported by 5 sources)
- The investigation involves suspected corruption in the healthcare and environmental sectors. (reported by 5 sources)
- Teresa Manzo, a former M5S member of parliament, is under investigation for corruption. (reported by 4 sources)
- The investigation targeted municipalities including Volla, Casoria, Somma Vesuviana, and Cercola. (reported by 4 sources)
- Seven people were placed under arrest warrants in the provinces of Messina, Catania, Enna, and Ragusa. (reported by 3 sources)
- The arrested individuals are accused of mafia association, aggravated extortion, illicit mediation, and labor exploitation. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Caputo – Pruiti faction is reportedly affiliated with the Santapaola – Ercolano Cosa Nostra family. (reported by 3 sources)
- The operation was coordinated by the Catania District Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office. (reported by 3 sources)
- The criminal group allegedly targeted AGEA agricultural subsidies. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Sicily: Seven arrested in Nebrodi anti-mafia operation

Seven people were arrested in Sicily following an investigation into the “Caputo – Pruitt” mafia group, which allegedly used extortion and violence to control agricultural land and subsidies.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-anti-mafia-operation-leads-to-seven-arrests-in-nebrodi-region

### 2026-11-09: Naples investigation leads to 13 arrests in Camorra-linked corruption probe

Thirteen people, including Soresa chairman Tommaso Casillo, were arrested in Naples following an investigation into Camorra-linked corruption and interference in public healthcare and waste management tenders.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naples-anti-mafia-operation-leads-to-13-arrests-in-public-contract-probe

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