Italy on Monday arrested 19 people accused of creating mafia groups related to the football business. The prosecutor’s office confirms that there is a risk of involvement in criminal activities that have been taking place in Italian football stadiums for some time.
On Monday, 19 people accused of establishing mafia groups linked to the football business were arrested in Italy. Most ultras – or die-hard fans – From Milan football clubs FC Internazionale and AC Milan. According to local media reports, this measure “collapsed” the leadership of the fan groups of two emblematic Serie A clubs.
Prosecutors said at a news conference that possible charges include: Criminal organization using “mafia methods”extortion, assault and other serious crimes. According to the investigation, the criminal network was linked to the Italian mafia organization ‘Ndrangheta, which has emerged as one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world in recent years.
Prosecutors allege that the suspects were trying to obtain documents. control all of them profitable business activities Including parking, food, ticket and souvenir sales around Milan’s Giuseppe Meazza stadium, also known as San Siro. According to investigators, some of the suspects may also have been involved in drug trafficking.
John Melillo, owner Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office “The facts show that for a long time there has been a clear risk of drift towards criminal activity in Italian (football) stadiums,” an Italian official said, adding that clubs “have been the target of criminal organisations”. to make profits and expand their influence, Following typical gangster logic“.
Milan prosecutor Marcello Viola said two Milanese football clubs “Those who were disturbed” in the investigationBecause they have set rules to prevent illegal actions.
