Archive for April, 2008

Apr 30 2008

Wiretap trips former Mafia figure

Published by mafia-news.com under USA

Gambling case could send freed inmate back to prison

Former New England Mafia captain Vincent M. Ferrara said he felt vindicated three years ago when a judge found his federal racketeering conviction had been tainted by government misconduct and set him free after nearly 16 years behind bars. Continue Reading »

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Apr 26 2008

New Interior Minister: There’s Definitely No Mafia in Bulgaria

Published by mafia-news.com under Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s newly appointed Interior Minister Mihail Mikov said Saturday there was definitely no mafia in Bulgaria. Continue Reading »

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Apr 25 2008

How Enzo said no to the Mafia

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

Vincenzo Conticello, 48, is articulate and energetic, and is doing pretty well for himself. He’s also important enough to be shadowed by two police cars and plainclothed policemen. Continue Reading »

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Apr 24 2008

Failed Sotheby’s Lot Tied to Alleged Theft and Mafia Threats

Published by mafia-news.com under Russia, USA

NEW YORK — A monumental porcelain centerpiece with gilt bronze mounts, made by the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in St. Petersburg during the reign of Nicholas I (1825–55) — the only major lot that failed in the Russian works of art sale at Sotheby’s last week — has become the center of a legal dispute, the New York Sun reports. As reported last week by ARTINFO, the centerpiece, comprised of eight jardinières and measuring 33 by 45 inches, was estimated to bring $2–3 million, but sank at $1.6 million. Continue Reading »

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Apr 24 2008

Pop-art mural of fugitive Mafia boss in Palermo

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

Palermo, — A colourful pop-art style mural of fugitive Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has appeared in the centre of Palermo - just metres from the cathedral. Continue Reading »

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Apr 24 2008

Mafia hideout discovered by police

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

Palermo — A bunker used by Mafia boss Bernardo Provenzano for meetings with other crime bosses when he was a fugitive, was found by Italian police on the southern island of Sicily on Thursday. Continue Reading »

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Apr 24 2008

Ex-mafia man denied full parole

Published by mafia-news.com under Canada

Caruana was once deemed ‘man of honour’ in the Sicilian Cosa Nostra

A man once deemed to be ‘a man of honour’ in the Sicilian mafia was denied full parole as he continues to serve the lengthy sentence he received for his role in one of the biggest drug trafficking conspiracies investigated in Canada. Continue Reading »

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Apr 23 2008

Jail governess who married mafia inmate held

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

A prison governess who had an affair with a mafia inmate was among 23 people arrested yesterday in a drive against organised crime. Continue Reading »

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Apr 23 2008

Godfather-style horse’s head left for politician

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

A horse’s head has been found outside the office of an Italian politician, in a scene reminiscent of The Godfather.

An anonymous call alerted police to the macabre discovery which outside deputy mayor Vincenzo Pomes’ office in Osturni, near Bari. Mr Pomes, a centre left politician, said: “There is no explanation for such a stupid act. Continue Reading »

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Apr 21 2008

Mafia suspects arrested in Palermo

Published by mafia-news.com under Italy

Palermo — Police on Monday arrested 20 suspected bodyguards accused of protecting the alleged Sicilian drug boss Angelo Galatolo from Italian security forces in the southern city of Palermo. Continue Reading »

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