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Italian anti-mafia operation shuts down illegal online betting ring

15th November 2018 6:47 am GMT

Authorities in Italy have arrested 68 people and seized nearly €80m following a crackdown on organized crime families and illegal gambling across the country.

Those arrested are alleged to be members of organised criminal groups, including the country’s three major crime syndicates; Cosa Nostra, Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita.

They have been charged with fraud, money laundering and operating an illegal online betting business, as well as engaging in violence, intimidation and corruption.

Police carried out approximately 80 property [...]

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