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’Ndrangheta mafia infiltration in Calabria

Overview

Judicial investigations in Calabria have uncovered various methods of ’Ndrangheta mafia infiltration into legitimate economic sectors.

In one instance, the Grande Aracri clan was found to have established a monopoly over funeral services and the coffin business between the Catanzaro coast and the province of Crotone. Investigations suggest that through an economic-criminal entanglement, the clan secured a 50% share of business profits, utilized hidden corporate shares, and imposed specific suppliers.

Separately, the ‘Epicentro’ investigation revealed that the Tegano clan infiltrated the labor market, specifically targeting Ferrovie dello Stato and cleaning companies. This system reportedly involved criminal pressure and collusion with union representatives to control hiring processes. Investigators documented instances where jobs were allegedly sold for fees, such as 10,000 euros, to direct new hires and secure public contracts.

Recent developments in the Melicucco operation have further detailed the group’s influence over the labor market. Authorities uncovered a strategic alliance between the Costa family and the Piromalli clan intended to exert direct influence over hiring processes at a new Amazon logistics hub in the Piana region. This involved criminal figures personally delivering resumes to bosses to secure positions for associates.

Entities

Santo Mirarchi · 'Ndrangheta · Grande Aracri clan · Reggio Calabria · Milan

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Italy: 'Ndrangheta infiltrates logistics hiring and arms trade

    Italian authorities have uncovered 'Ndrangheta infiltration into Amazon logistics hiring processes and the illegal sale of firearms and explosives to football ultra leaders.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    ’Ndrangheta clan infiltrates Italian railway employment

    The ‘Epicentro’ investigation reveals the ’Ndrangheta’s Tegano clan infiltrated the Italian railway sector, using criminal and union influence to sell jobs for 10,000 euros.

  3. [CRIME] 3 sources
    ’Ndrangheta clan infiltrates funeral business in Calabria

    An investigation reveals the ’ndrangheta's Grande Aracri clan infiltrated the funeral services industry in Calabria, establishing a monopoly through profit-sharing deals and criminal protection.

Sources

cosenzachannel.it · ilsicilia.it · ilvibonese.it · lacnews24.it · neldeliriononeromaisola.it · zerozeronews.it · zoom24.it

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