Key takeaways:
- The Italian tribunal convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison for charges related to their membership in the ‘ndrangheta organized crime syndicate.
- The ‘ndrangheta is estimated to have a turnover of €53 billion ($62 billion) a year, making it the most powerful criminal organization in the world.
- The convictions and sentences handed down by the Italian tribunal on Monday are a major victory in the fight against organized crime.
On Monday, November 20th, 2023, an Italian tribunal convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison for charges related to their membership in the ‘ndrangheta organized crime syndicate. The court, presided over by President of the court judge Brigida Cavasino, center, flanked by judges Claudia Caputo, left, and Germana Radice, read the verdicts of the maxi-trial of hundreds of people accused of membership in the syndicate in Lamezia Terme, southern Italy.
The ‘ndrangheta is one of the world’s most powerful, extensive and wealthy drug-trafficking groups. It took over an hour and 40 minutes to read aloud the court’s lengthy verdict, which included the acquittal of 131 other defendants.
The ‘ndrangheta is an organized crime syndicate based in Calabria, Italy, and is considered one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world. It is known for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.
The ‘ndrangheta is estimated to have a turnover of €53 billion ($62 billion) a year, making it the most powerful criminal organization in the world. It is also known for its extensive network of international connections, which enables it to operate in many countries around the world.
The convictions and sentences handed down by the Italian tribunal on Monday are a major victory in the fight against organized crime. It is a reminder that the ‘ndrangheta and other criminal organizations must be held accountable for their actions.
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