Cosa Nostra
Coverage of Cosa Nostra in the Nexus archive.
- European rights court says Italy’s anti-Mafia freemasonry raid went too far
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Italy violated the privacy rights of the Grande Oriente d’Italia Masonic association after a parliamentary anti-Mafia commission raided its headquarters and seized member data in 2017. The court acknowledged the legitimacy of investigating Mafia links but found the search overly broad and lacking sufficient oversight.
- Italy has tracked down Cosa Nostra’s riches
Italy has tracked down Cosa Nostra’s riches, resulting in a €200m seizure from the Corleone Mafia. The operation targets the organization that once terrorized the country.
- Italy seizes $232m in Mafia assets tied to Cosa Nostra
Italy has seized $232 million in assets linked to the Cosa Nostra Mafia. The investigation revealed luxury resorts and offshore wealth as part of a government effort to dismantle Mafia networks.
- Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italian authorities seized $232 million in assets linked to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after evading police for 30 years. The operation marks a significant victory in Italy's efforts to dismantle organized crime networks.